Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 18, 2026 – 11:45 pm update: – WEDNESDAY NIGHT – Most of the clubs are in the final stages of digging out of the BLIZZARD OF 2026. The Central and Eastern U.P. got the most snow accumulations topping out at 35 and 40 and 50 inches of snow with drifts of 8 to 10 feet. The Western U.P. and the Keweenaw Peninsula came away with only 20 inches or so. Groomers have been on the trails ther and conditions are good. In the Central and Eastern U.P. groomers and tackling the big drifts and getting things under control. There may be some areas where the groomers have not gotten yes. Slight warm up this weekend so expect spring conditions even with all of the snow. Temps remain cold next week so all of the snow should last through next week and into next weekend.
The tip of the mitt and the area north of Gaylord got the most snow in Northern Lower Michigan. Groomers are out and trails should have enough snow through the weekend and into next week. The slight warm up this weekend will likely create spring conditions on most trails.
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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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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
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
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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…
Traverse City Snowmobile Rentals – Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals
Traverse City Dining – Peegeo’s – Ranch Rudolf
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSnow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations.
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/24/26
Oh look, snowing again. And yes, we are still grooming! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0324 #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/23/26
Another report from Mr & Mrs Turbo after their run on part of 480, and 8 from Ranger road to Brimley last night. No apology necessary in my book, but we as operators are more critical of ourselves than you guys realize, as he explains-
“Here's a little report of what happened over the weekend. First of all, I want to start off with an apology to all of our followers and snowmobile enthusiasts. As you know I groom the trails for the weekend. Saturday evening we were watching the temperature all night. The forecast was calling for freezing temperatures starting at midnight. We set the alarm to get up and it was 33 degrees. Set it again for 1am, and it was still 33 degrees. Set it for 3am, same thing, still 33 degrees. By 5am, it finally reached 32 degrees with approximately a two hour window, which is not enough time to groom even halfway. I made a decision to not go out, because it would have done more harm than good. This was a hard decision and it really made me feel bad, since there were many trailers at Bay Mills for the weekend. We always want the trails to be in tip top shape, however we can't control the weather.
Now on to the good news. Mrs. Turbo and I went out last night at 9pm, and it was 30 degrees. The trails were smoked. We did the power lines which had 4-5 ' moguls, and ran trail 8 into Brimley. The first pass was very slow going. Like 2-3 mph slow. The second pass through, we could go about 5mph. The trail was setting up really well. The base is still excellent with plenty of snow to work with, considering it is the last week of the season. Usually by this time of year there is open water holes and mud. We didn’t have any of that. I talked to Raco Dave this morning, he went out and did the 889 loop and said pretty much the same thing. It was a slow go, but he got it in pretty good shape.
The rest of the week looks pretty good weather wise. Get up here for one last ride. It's the best the trails have ever been this late in the season.
That's all for now. Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober.
Turbo “
Great work with tricky conditions! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #soo #soo0323d #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Good morning Mother Nature is making everything white again!! #newberry #snowphotos
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Tuesday 3-24 update... #newberry #snowphotos
BIG BAY AREA UPDATE via Big Bay 550 Snowmobile Club >> Big Bay to Andersons corner is groomed and in fair condition
Big Bay to moose country trails is groomed and in fair condition
Big Bay to Marquette is groomed and in fair condition
Plowed areas are getting bare. Use caution
CEDARVILLE AREA UPDATE via Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club & Grooming Report >> Yes, we still have plenty of snow. Down 1 groomer, and multiple operators. We have groomed from Mackinac trail to 491. Trail came out very good. The long warm days are taking a toll on roads and parking lots. We've will make the best of it for the last weekend of the season. #snowphotosYes, we still have plenty of snow. Down 1 groomer, and multiple operators. We have groomed from Mackinac trail to 491. Trail came out very good. The long warm days are taking a toll on roads and parking lots. We've will make the best of it for the last weekend of the season.
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