Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 3, 2026 – 11:11 pm update: – TUESDAY EVENING – The BIG WARM UP has arrived. The forecast for the week ahead is warm temperatures and some rain with highs in the 40s and 50s. Temps dip below 32 degrees for lows the next couple of nights, however there are stretches of time with lows at night above 32 degrees. Grooming is likely to be suspended for a while, especially when temps stay above 32 degrees. Most of the snow belts in the U.P. have very strong bases, so the trails may very well be able to survived the warm up. Cold weather returns next week. Stay tuned.
In Northern Lower Michigan, it’s time to get out asap for what might be your last ride of the season. The warm up is likely to take the trails down to poor to marginal conditions. We’ll need good cold weather and snow next week to get the trails going again.
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 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.
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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
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather.
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/7/26
34 degrees this morning with a light rain. I heard it raining most of the night too. My weather station lost signal so I don`t know how much rain we got but I can say enough. It looks like its gonna be on the warm side for the next couple days then cool off and maybe snow so its not over yet folks!!! Here`s what went on yesterday and whats gonna happen today on the trails......
The only trail we hit yesterday was trail #45 to the Falls. Groomer Patrick said it turned out good. Just talked to Da Boss and we decided we are gonna take the next couple days off and see what this weather does. The rain last night really put a damper on our plans. It looks like its gonna hit close to 50 tomorrow too. The good news is we still have a solid 2` on the ground so if we can get by the next few days we`ll still be good. It ain`t over till its over and we`ll keep going till it is!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 07 March 2026
I'll be at the Boondock Inn U.P. North Resort today starting around 1:00. It's snowing right now so you should have no problems getting there.
☠️ Stretch
Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos07 March 2026
I'll be at the Boondock Inn U.P. North Resort today starting around 1:00. It's snowing right now so you should have no problems getting there.
☠️ Stretch
Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> ❄️ Trail Update ❄️
As of yesterday morning, the trails were holding up fairly well despite the warm weather throughout the week. The grade in front of the airport was beginning to show some bare spots, along with sections of the Alanson trail where the logging operation took place.
Rain started early yesterday afternoon and is expected to continue for a few more hours, which unfortunately won’t help trail conditions. Once the rain stops, we will try to get out this afternoon to check conditions and provide another update.
We do have some snow in the forecast next week but it’s not looking like it’ll be enough to get the groomers back out. #harborsprings #petoskey❄️ Trail Update ❄️
As of yesterday morning, the trails were holding up fairly well despite the warm weather throughout the week. The grade in front of the airport was beginning to show some bare spots, along with sections of the Alanson trail where the logging operation took place.
Rain started early yesterday afternoon and is expected to continue for a few more hours, which unfortunately won’t help trail conditions. Once the rain stops, we will try to get out this afternoon to check conditions and provide another update.
We do have some snow in the forecast next week but it’s not looking like it’ll be enough to get the groomers back out.
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> 🦌Some pictures from the beach and around town. 🦌 The snowmobile trails are holding up, Sno trails groomers went out last night. ❄ Getting into town on a snowmobile is a little rough, but plenty of snow on the trails and lots of shelf ice on the beach. Enjoy the late winter weather and increased daylight. See you soon!❄
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Friday 3-6
Well we still have plenty of snow. The mornings things are really hard
It’s spring riding conditions but there’s a lot of riding left to be done still.
Towns will be a pain l
Next week it looks like the cold is back and snow coming as well
We have daily parking out back for anyone that needs it
Don’t put them away yet!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A storm system will move through the region today into Saturday. Morning fog and drizzle are possible with increasing chances for showers this afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are expected overnight. Rain changes to snow over the central and west on Saturday morning before ending with an inch or two of snowfall over the western U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA storm system will move through the region today into Saturday. Morning fog and drizzle are possible with increasing chances for showers this afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are expected overnight. Rain changes to snow over the central and west on Saturday morning before ending with an inch or two of snowfall over the western U.P.
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