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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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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Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
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Lake Gogebic Lodging – AJ’s Walleye Lodge – The Timbers Resort – Root Cellar Resort – Bear’s Nine Pines Resort
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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…
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Traverse City Dining – Peegeo’s – Ranch Rudolf
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Postings From Trail Report Pages On Facebook
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Sunny and 39 this wednesday morning. Still some riders out there, I see one unloading over at the swamp. Pic below is a guy I saw at the gas station yesterday afternoon and he told me he had a great ride from lakes of the north down to frederic, trail 4 to 7 . At least a few riders still holding out for the end. Trail crossings I looked at this morning still pretty nice and white. That ice underneath is saving things but with more warmth coming itwill be going away.Like I have said many times I have seen way worse conditions than this before. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos
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Sunny and 39 this wednesday morning. Still some riders out there, I see one unloading over at the swamp. Pic below is a guy I saw at the gas station yesterday afternoon and he told me he had a grea…ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> TRAIL REPORT - Well, SledHeads, the weather forecast has been a moving target every day, but the reality is Mother Nature is throwing much warmer weather at us. We are evaluating grooming potential daily, but if the temps are above 31 degrees, the snow just doesn't turn in the drag.
There is still tons of snow and trails are still ridable, it will just be slushy and bumpy. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTRAIL REPORT - Well, SledHeads, the weather forecast has been a moving target every day, but the reality is Mother Nature is throwing much warmer weather at us. We are evaluating grooming potential daily, but if the temps are above 31 degrees, the snow just doesn't turn in the drag.
There is still tons of snow and trails are still ridable, it will just be slushy and bumpy.
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report;
Trail Condition: Fair
Last Groomed: March 01st, 2026
There are logging operations happening about two miles west of Kenton, use caution.
Due to the warm weather we will not be grooming for several days.
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
We have Groomer Tracker installed in our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Wed 3-4
Warmer during the day and getting cold at night
The snow hasn’t really taken a hit up this way Bext week looks to cool right back down again for the rest of thr month
I’m sure towns will be getting harder to get in and out of
The trails are holding up great.
If you need a place to park and ride we have plenty of parking out back
I will try and get a video of trail 9 this morning
Don’t put your sleds up yet plenty of winter left up here... #newberry #snowphotos
Looking to come up mid week next week , the trails holding up ? What’s the weather next week into weekend ?
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Patchy dense fog is possible early this morning across the west and central U.P. and then again tonight. Warmer than normal temperatures continue through the week. Highs in the upper 30s to low 50s today, coldest north underneath cloudy skies and warmer south under sunny skies. Lows near or just above freezing late in the week. Mostly dry weather until Friday and Saturday when widespread rain chances return (60-90% chance). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaPatchy dense fog is possible early this morning across the west and central U.P. and then again tonight. Warmer than normal temperatures continue through the week. Highs in the upper 30s to low 50s today, coldest north underneath cloudy skies and warmer south under sunny skies. Lows near or just above freezing late in the week. Mostly dry weather until Friday and Saturday when widespread rain chances return (60-90% chance).
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lots of sunshine across northern lower Michigan today, while clouds will be slower to clear over the eastern U.P. Mild early March temperatures expected with high temperatures topping out in the 40s and 50s area-wide. Scattered shower chances return Thursday, especially across southern parts of the area before more widespread rain chances arrive Friday into Saturday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLots of sunshine across northern lower Michigan today, while clouds will be slower to clear over the eastern U.P. Mild early March temperatures expected with high temperatures topping out in the 40s and 50s area-wide. Scattered shower chances return Thursday, especially across southern parts of the area before more widespread rain chances arrive Friday into Saturday.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Yesterday's report from Groomer Chris out of our Greenland barn:
I just got back from inspecting 3/13. Roughly 18 bare spots this evening compared to the two that were there when I went out around noon. Most of the bare spots are 3-4' in diameter however there is about a 16' long bare spot on the 90 degree turn/hill by 3. Significant portions of the trails are pretty slushy and the snow is real loose on the majority of the trails. Thankfully 13 is still in decent shape however the stretch of 3 from aspen lane to the 3/12 intersection is full of small 6" or so moguls.
I'm gonna hold off on grooming because the snow is so wet I don't think I'll be able to get it to flow out the drag and it's not gonna get cold enough to firm up the snow.
Thank you, Chris! #keweenaw
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