Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 24, 2026 – 4:30 pm update: – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – We’ve reached the last week of the official Michigan snowmobile season and there is still great riding in most of the snow belts of the U.P. Slight warm up for Tuesday and Wednesday and then colder weather going into the weekend. Looks like the Eastern U.P. will be the area with the best trail conditions for this weekend. The snow base is still strong and groomers should be able to get out on the trails later in the week. The Western U.P. and the Keweenau Peninsula also has a strong base and groomers should be able to get out on the trails later in the week.
The base on the trails of Northern Lower Michigan is not as strong as the U.P. however you should be able to find snow to ride later in the week and into the weekend. You’ll find the most snow north of Gaylord and up through Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
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
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 Gaylord |
 Traverse City |
 Drummond Island |
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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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MACKINAC COUNTY AREA UPDATE via Mackinac County Snowmobile Association >> Wednesday March 25th
Trail update
Since last weekend we have been working when temps allow to get everything back in shape for one more weekend. Currently 3/4 of our trails are flat and have plenty of snow. We will finish smoothing things out Thursday night when the temps drop. Starting Friday morning our conditions will be smooth flat and hard. Only issues might be first thing in the morning as it could be icy. Friday and Saturday looks to be the best days and Sunday gets warmer again. You can ride from St Ignace with no problems.
Thanks to a very good season and to all of those who have helped support us this year. We continue to improve and do the best we can when Mother Nature provides... #mackinaccounty #snowphotosWednesday March 25th
Trail update
Since last weekend we have been working when temps allow to get everything back in shape for one more weekend. Currently 3/4 of our trails are flat and have plenty of snow. We will finish smoothing things out Thursday night when the temps drop. Starting Friday morning our conditions will be smooth flat and hard. Only issues might be first thing in the morning as it could be icy. Friday and Saturday looks to be the best days and Sunday gets warmer again. You can ride from St Ignace with no problems.
Thanks to a very good season and to all of those who have helped support us this year. We continue to improve and do the best we can when Mother Nature provides
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/25/26
Good morning all!
Brimley Bill was out on trail 8 from Ranger Rd to Brimley, and 480 north of M28 last night.
As long as conditions allow, we’ll be grooming right up until April 1st!
Please do not spread rumors about clubs giving up grooming. If you have questions about specific areas, ask that club directly.
Our local businesses are ready to welcome you!
Thank you, Bill! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0325 #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> As the snowmobile season winds down on Lake Gogebic, here’s a look back at what made the time so fun!
🛷 Thank you to all of the groomers and local snowmobile clubs.
🛷 Thank you to all of the establishments and their staff.
🛷 Thank you to everyone who came to visit the Western U.P.
🛷 And thank you to local residents who do so much to make this place a slice of heaven! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP. Partly cloudy skies south, while mostly cloudy skies and some isolated snow showers pass by to the north. Snowfall accumulations will be light and brief. Cold spot of the day will be Sault Ste. Marie at 34°F, while the warm spot of the day will be near New Buffalo in Berrien County at 69°F. A 35° swing from north to south. Winds will be gusting between 15-25 mph primarily across the Lower Peninsula today, with a few gusts to 35 mph possible along Lake Michigan. Small craft, take note.
Our eyes will be on tomorrow as a larger temperature gradient is possible, plus the chance at late afternoon severe weather for southern Michigan. Details to come in future updates, follow along! You can also check them out early on our Patreon page, or check back here in a little bit for the same information. Link to our Patreon can be found under the LinkTree link in our page bio. Stay cool and collected out there today, and we will see you back here in a bit for more forecast posts.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of weak clippers bring chances for low-impact precipitation this morning and again early Thursday. Drier weather with cold overnight lows return this Friday into the weekend. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooA pair of weak clippers bring chances for low-impact precipitation this morning and again early Thursday. Drier weather with cold overnight lows return this Friday into the weekend.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Milder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMilder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning!
We've put together an event review of the recent historic March 15-16, 2026 blizzard event. This StoryMap includes a breakdown of the meteorology, a look at area snowfall records, an interactive regional snow totals map, some select photos and videos, known impacts, and how we messaged hazards over the course of the event.
This StoryMap is best viewed on desktop.
Check it out at the link below! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Historic March 15-16, 2026 Blizzard
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A long-duration, high impact blizzard brought record breaking snowfall to the U.P.LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We want to start off this post with an extraordinary thank you to everyone who made this season as spectacular as it was! We are forever grateful for all of your support during our first winter season.
That said, it’s time to announce the spring clean shutdown for the Root Cellar!
We will be open:
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th (our last day before the shutdown)
We will be closed from Sunday, March 29th through Thursday April 23rd. During this time, we’ll be refreshing our menu, so keep an eye out for updates and our spring hours!
Our hotel and lodging will remain available if you’d like to visit, but the restaurant will be closed for cleaning and minor renovations.
Thank you again for a wonderful season—we love you all! 💛 #lakegogebic #westernup
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