Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/30
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western Up Trail Reports….
I finally got a day off so I just had to video Justin Rogan covering my end today. Looks like some Cold weather Sat. Sun. with snow in the forecast. We did pick up a little over 5″ the last couple days but with high traffic it’s hard to keep the trails in tip top shape.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports….
It has been an incredibly busy week riding Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula! Heavy traffic and low snowfall amounts have definitely affected the quality of trails over the course of the week.
The groomer operators worked hard all day Monday getting the Portage Lake Lift Bridge opened for snowmobile crossing. Tuesday they were able to fully open trail 122 for the first time this season. Wednesday and Thursday Trail Boss Scott Heikkinen and crew of groomer operators worked tirelessly attempting to keep machines operating and provide the best possible trails they could.
Chris Kopacz was up for his first trip of the season and shared these photos and comments about his trip with us – “Well the riding is completed for this trip to the UP. 463 miles total in. We made it to some great places as well. Trails were good considering the lack of snow and HEAVY traffic. Groomers were out doing the best they could. Can’t wait till the next trip up! The Keweenaw and the UP are such a magical place!”
I agree with you 💯 percent Chris – the Keweenaw IS a magical place! Thank you for taking the time to share photos and comments with us from your trip!
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Dense fog will impact the morning commute, primarily over the west half. Warmer than normal temps continue today in the 30s to mid 40s. Drizzle and or freezing drizzle is possible this morning in the far west and Keweenaw (20% chance). Patchy dense fog returns tonight with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooDense fog will impact the morning commute, primarily over the west half. Warmer than normal temps continue today in the 30s to mid 40s. Drizzle and or freezing drizzle is possible this morning in the far west and Keweenaw (20% chance). Patchy dense fog returns tonight with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expecting fog to develop tonight and linger into Thursday morning. Fog may be dense at times. If driving tonight, best to plan in extra time to reach your destination safely. Drizzle may mix in at times, mainly over the Keweenaw Peninsula. Widespread rain potential exists Friday thanks to a system lifting through the region. Also can't rule out a thunderstorm or two... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpecting fog to develop tonight and linger into Thursday morning. Fog may be dense at times. If driving tonight, best to plan in extra time to reach your destination safely. Drizzle may mix in at times, mainly over the Keweenaw Peninsula. Widespread rain potential exists Friday thanks to a system lifting through the region. Also can't rule out a thunderstorm or two. #906wx #miwx
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 04 March 2026
Today's high 44° and Cloudy.
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video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos04 March 2026
Today's high 44° and Cloudy.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
Stretch is the a trail without road routes from watersmeet to lake in the clouds ?
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).
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
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> All grooming in the Greenland area will be temporarily suspended until further notice. #keweenaw
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A warm week is in store, with highs in the upper 30s to low 50s and lows around freezing. Be careful on potentially unstable ice! Patchy dense fog is possible tonight across the western/central UP. Otherwise, expect benign weather until Friday, where widespread rain is forecast. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA warm week is in store, with highs in the upper 30s to low 50s and lows around freezing. Be careful on potentially unstable ice! Patchy dense fog is possible tonight across the western/central UP. Otherwise, expect benign weather until Friday, where widespread rain is forecast.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 03 March 2026
I will try to keep everyone informed on our trails this week the best I can. Don't give up yet we still have some riding to do this year.
MEET & GREET
Saturday 03/07 Boondock Inn U.P. North Resort in Twin Lakes at 1:00
Saturday 03/14 AJ's Lodge and Oven on the north end of Lake Gogebic around 5:00pm.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Clear skies this evening will give way to increasing cloud cover overnight as a weak disturbance moves through the region. This will bring a slight chance (15-25%) for some light freezing drizzle Tuesday morning, but expect most locations to stay dry with no widespread impacts. Temperatures will be well above freezing Tuesday afternoon, rising into the 40s in the west. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaClear skies this evening will give way to increasing cloud cover overnight as a weak disturbance moves through the region. This will bring a slight chance (15-25%) for some light freezing drizzle Tuesday morning, but expect most locations to stay dry with no widespread impacts. Temperatures will be well above freezing Tuesday afternoon, rising into the 40s in the west.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Clouds will push from west to east across the U.P. this morning followed by sunshine this afternoon. After a cold start it will be much warmer with highs in the 30s. Temperatures will continue to warm through the middle of the week with some locations approaching 50 degrees on Wednesday. The chance for rain will come into the forecast on Thursday and especially Friday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaClouds will push from west to east across the U.P. this morning followed by sunshine this afternoon. After a cold start it will be much warmer with highs in the 30s. Temperatures will continue to warm through the middle of the week with some locations approaching 50 degrees on Wednesday. The chance for rain will come into the forecast on Thursday and especially Friday.
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