Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 26, 2026 – 11:45 am update: – THURSDAY AROUND NOON – Winter is holding on nicely in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Plenty of snow this week and the trails in the snow belts of the U.P. all have very strong bases. Groomers have been out all week packing down the snow. A brief warm up is coming on Friday with highs in the 40s, however, snow and colder temperatures return for the weekend. It should be another great weekend for snowmobiling in the U.P.
Northern Lower Michigan also received snow during the week and the trails are holding up nicely in the snow belts. The base is not as strong as the U.P. however it should be able to survive the warm up on Friday and trails should be in decent shape for the weekend.
Check all the local reports for the latest updates…
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
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Check the weather page for the latest weather updates
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
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Here’s the Snow Depth Map to help you find regions with the most snow.
Keweenaw Peninsula — Ironwood / Western U.P.
Also check out John Dee for the latest weather forecasts.
Check the weather page for the latest weather updates and click here for the latest photos.
Check the Snow Depth Map for areas with the best snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
Check out John Dee and the John Dee Forecast Graphic for his take on this week’s weather.
Complete trailreport.com reports on the web, facebook and twitter:
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Forecasts from Weather Undergound: (Ironwood Forecast) — (Marquette Forecast) — (Newberry Forecast) — (Cadillac Forecast) — (Gaylord Forecast) — (Traverse City Forecast)
NEW: Webcam Map – View webcams throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula on our interactive google map.
You can follow the week’s weather forecast at John Dee.
You can track some of the lake effect snow on the Radar Loop here and also get an educated guess on the best regions for snowfall on the Winter Storm Warning Map.
You can view the snow depth map here.
To check temperatures and trail conditions throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula click on our new google interactive trail report map
Featured Regions For The Winter of 2013 / 2014
 Cadillac |
 Gaylord |
 Traverse City |
 Drummond Island |
 Western U.P. |
Featured Regional Links
Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
Ironwood – Hurley Lodging, – Montreal Haus Rental – Montreal, WI – Classic Motor Inn – Ironwood – Red Birch Haus – Iron Belt, WI – Comfort Inn – Ironwood – The Cedars Motel
Bessemer – Wakefield Lodging – Indianhead Mountain Resort – Regal Country Inn – Wildernest Chalet I & II – Wakefield – The Bluffs Inn – Bessemer – Big Powderhorn Lodging Association – Windsong Lodging – Bessemer – Powderhorn Northwoods Suite – Bessemer – SnowBlind Chalet 1-6 – Powder Hound Lodge
Lake Gogebic Lodging – AJ’s Walleye Lodge – The Timbers Resort – Root Cellar Resort – Bear’s Nine Pines Resort
Watersmeet Lodging – Jay’s Resort
Ontonagon – Porcupine Mountains Lodging – Mountain View Lodges – Scott’s Superior Inn – Superior Shores – Peterson’s Chalet Cottages – Rocky Shores Vacation Home – Porcupine Lodge – White Pine – Sunshine Motel – A Cabin & A Cottage Up North – Konteka Resort – AmericInn of Silver City – A Beach Retreat Cottage
Gaylord Area – Trail Reports – Webcams
Gaylord Snowmobile Lodging – Ray’s Retreat Country Inn – Pine Cone Accommodations – The Waters Inn – Treetops Resort – and more…
Gaylord Snowmobile Rentals – Alpine Snowmobile Rentals – DerMiner’s Parkside Market Snowmobile Rentals – Gaylord Dining
Harbor Springs Area – Trail Reports
Harbor Springs Snowmobile Lodging – Trout Creek Condominium Resort
Traverse City Area – Trail Reports
Traverse City Lodging – Ranch Rudolf – Honor Motel – Honor – Bayshore Resort – Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – Cherry Tree Inn and Suites – Lake ‘N Pines Lodge – Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa – and more…
Traverse City Snowmobile Rentals – Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals
Traverse City Dining – Peegeo’s – Ranch Rudolf
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Postings From Trail Report Pages On Facebook
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report Friday morning February 27 2026... #petoskey #snowphotos
CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> A beautiful sunrise to start the weekend.
Fish fry tonight, 4p - 10p 🐟🍋 #cadillac #snowphotosA beautiful sunrise to start the weekend.
Fish fry tonight, 4p - 10p 🐟🍋
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Strong westerly winds develop this afternoon and evening, with winds gusting up to 60 mph in the Keweenaw and 45 mph for the remainder of the northern UP near the Superior shoreline. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Temperatures will plummet tonight, setting up a seasonably cold weekend with some light lake effect snow for the northwest wind belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Mild today with peeks of sun at times, especially south. Perhaps a few rain showers near the Soo, otherwise a dry day. A cold front passes through tonight, returning winter air to the region for the weekend. We trend milder into Monday, with long term guidance favoring milder temperatures into much of next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMild today with peeks of sun at times, especially south. Perhaps a few rain showers near the Soo, otherwise a dry day. A cold front passes through tonight, returning winter air to the region for the weekend. We trend milder into Monday, with long term guidance favoring milder temperatures into much of next week. #MIwx
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Sled Solutions >> 50 Miles on the Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club system from Peegeo's to Kalkaska and I'd give it a 8 out of 10. Trails were flat but we do have SOME dirt showing in the open areas where the sun is hitting it. Overall 95% coverage. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm again but right back below freezing. Weekend should be good to go. #traversecity #snowphotos
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> So its about 10 a.m. at 33 degrees and sunny this morning in downtown Frederic. I just returned from an early morning run to home depot in Gaylord and I have to say that all the way up I 75 to exit 282 in Gaylord looks like perfect winter day in northern michigan with everything in the woods and distance looking nice and snow covered. To bad today they claim we might hit 50 BUT I talked to many riders yesterday and everyone saying the same thing that trails are pretty darn good. I drove back from Gaylord to Frederic along trail 7 and pics below show how things look with fresh grooming on trail 7. Took pics both north and south of trail 7 across from Porter Haus and saw 4 sleds out and about before I got back here. Pics below for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos
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So its about 10 a.m. at 33 degrees and sunny this morning in downtown Frederic. I just returned from an early morning run to home depot in Gaylord and I have to say that all the way up I 75 to exit…NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Still going strong. Going to be a great weekend for the vets ride.
Good Morning & Happy Friday from Windy Corners! ☀️❄️
We were treated to an absolutely beautiful sunrise this morning — the kind that makes you pause for a minute before firing up the sleds. The sky lit up over the trails and it’s shaping up to be a great start to the weekend!
Are you heading north?
Where will you be riding this weekend?
If you’re coming through, make Windy Corners part of your destination. With easy access to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula trail systems like Trail 498, it’s a perfect hub to fuel up at North Store Follow Me Outfitters and grab a bite at WOLF INN Grill & Spirits before hitting the next stretch.
Wherever the trails take you — ride right and ride safe! ❄️🏁 #newberry #snowphotosGood Morning & Happy Friday from Windy Corners! ☀️❄️
We were treated to an absolutely beautiful sunrise this morning — the kind that makes you pause for a minute before firing up the sleds. The sky lit up over the trails and it’s shaping up to be a great start to the weekend!
Are you heading north?
Where will you be riding this weekend?
If you’re coming through, make Windy Corners part of your destination. With easy access to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula trail systems like Trail 498, it’s a perfect hub to fuel up at North Store Follow Me Outfitters and grab a bite at WOLF INN Grill & Spirits before hitting the next stretch.
Wherever the trails take you — ride right and ride safe! ❄️🏁
#WindyCorners #HappyFriday #SunriseViews #UPSnow #Trail498 #RideRightRideSafe #SnowmobileLife #PureMichigan
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Still going strong. Going to be a great weekend for the vets ride... #seney #newberry #snowphotosStill going strong. Going to be a great weekend for the vets ride.
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