Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 10, 2026 – 3:45 pm update: – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – The BIG WARM UP is coming to an end today and winter weather returns on Wednesday. The base has held up in snow belts of the U.P. Moderate to heavy snow is in the forecast, so the trails should return to good shape and the groomers will likely be out on the trails as soon as Wednesday. Temperatures are forecast to stay below freezing for the next week, so look for some pretty good riding later this week and into the weekend.
The BIG WARM UP did a number on the trails in Northern Lower Michigan. Right now a lot of mud and a lot of water. The snow and cold weather might get trail conditions up to fair to good in some areas. The base is strongest north of Gaylord up through the Tip of the Mitt, so that is likely where you’ll be able to find the best riding in Northern Lower Michigan later this week and this 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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Here’s the Snow Depth Map to help you find regions with the most snow.
Keweenaw Peninsula — Ironwood / Western U.P.
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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.
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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
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Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
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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
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/12/26
Good morning everyone!!
Groomer Warren was out on the 889 loop, and 8 along the Powerline between 480 and Ranger Rd very early this morning.
Here’s what he had to say-
“Out on 889 Loop/Brimley grade and the electric lines as you can well imagine, the trails are pretty walled out but we got it straightened away and in pretty good shape. I wouldn’t call it a 10, but it’s not bad at all and I think it’ll be at 10 when Turbo gets done with his trip tomorrow, so I think we’re in good shape for right now and I think you’re gonna have a good weekend for riding.”
For those who don’t know, Warren and Laurie spend the winter here, spending many many hours volunteering in the Pisten Bully for us. They will be leaving back to southern MI soon, and we want to thank them for all of their hours of service to our club! We are fortunate to have you, Warren and Laurie! Have a safe trip and thank you again!
Looking absolutely awesome, especially for March 12th! Lots of snow (supposedly) on the way still! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0312 #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning,
Round Two of a stretch of impactful winter weather is set to return tonight through Friday in the form of a quick hitting but strong clipper.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details regarding snowfall totals, timing, and associated impacts. www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Additionally, confidence continues to grow regarding a major winter storm for the Upper Great Lakes region Saturday night through Monday, potentially rivaling the most recent December 28-29, 2025 blizzard event. Stay tuned for more details! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling!
#MIwx
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Thursday 3-12
The last storm didn’t pan out as they say. We got a few inches of snow
Another warning for tonight we will see
The groomers have been out. The few riders that were out yesterday came all the way from shingleton and said trails were good
With a little fresh snow and the groomers out I believe this will be a good weekend to ride. If the storms pan out to higher amounts things will be really good
Next week looks good as well
If you can get away here’s your last chance for about 9 months #newberry #snowphotos
William Potter
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/12/26
19 degrees this morning under a bright blue sky. Well......the weather guessers got us again. We were under a winter storm warning yesterday. "They" were saying 8" plus. I got about an inch here at my place with a touch of freezing rain....bummer. "They" are saying another big one tomorrow.....we`ll see. At least they are gettin the temps right. It is supposed to stay on the cooler side for the next week or so. Here`s what we got going on for the trails........
After our meeting we decided on going on what the weather lets us do. The warm up into the 50`s really hurt our low land trails. The main news is we are done on the Falls trail #45. It is still open to ride but if we try to groom it we will break it up and it will not be even ridable. Please understand we are rolling about 7 tons down the trail. The swamp section south of town is also done, same thing as the Falls trail, it is still ridable but we don`t want it to break up or even take a chance of sinking a groomer. This being said, here`s what we did yesterday.....
Groomer Dave ran the South trail #8, skipping the swamp of course. He said it turned out good with just a little water on top of the trail on the south end of the power line.
Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails #452 & #453. He said they turned out good and are still solid.
Groomer Keith ran the Pine Stump trail #8 and said there is some water on top of the trail in spots and the base is really thin in spots too but all in all in good shape.....think late season riding on all 3 sections.
There is still plenty of snow in da woods to play around on but the trails took a good hit with the warmer weather. If you`re thinking about coming U.P. for one last ride.....DO IT!!!!!!!! Its winding down fast folks.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
As an FYI- the south swamp IS NOT rideable per PANR President. Not sure if they will be updating the post, but wanted others to be aware.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> 🌅 Good Morning from Windy Corners!
What a way to start the day! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise and fresh snow on the ground ❄️
Even better… more snow is on the way and the groomers have been out running! 🛷💨
That can only mean one thing… the trails are calling! #newberry #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Winter is making its presence known tonight through Friday. ❄️ A significant snowstorm is expected, and travel could become difficult quickly.
If you must be on the roads, please drive carefully, give yourself extra time, and watch out for plows and emergency crews. Your safety—and the safety of others—comes first.
If you don’t have to travel, it might be a good time to stay in, stay warm, and let’s all talk this storm down together. ☕️
Let’s look out for one another and get through this safely. Stay warm and stay safe, everyone.. #ontonagon #westernupWinter is making its presence known tonight through Friday. ❄️ A significant snowstorm is expected, and travel could become difficult quickly.
If you must be on the roads, please drive carefully, give yourself extra time, and watch out for plows and emergency crews. Your safety—and the safety of others—comes first.
If you don’t have to travel, it might be a good time to stay in, stay warm, and let’s all talk this storm down together. ☕️
Let’s look out for one another and get through this safely. Stay warm and stay safe, everyone
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