Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/17
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/17
HOLY WAH! It’s a true winter wonderland here in the Keweenaw! Look at these snowfall totals over the last 5 days! FORTY-SIX inches of fresh white gold has fallen!
The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club has been out working tirelessly getting the trails opened up! As of this morning they had covered every trail with the exception of trail 133 from Gay to Lac la Belle and the High Rock Trail Spur! Please continue to ride with caution as they are still reporting that “there continue to be water holes, trees, and thin spots.” You can checkout daily updates on the Visit Keweenaw website
https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/…/snowfall-trail-conditions/
👏 In case you missed the news: Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden has been reopened and it is awesome to be able to ride that section of trail after it being closed since the Fathers Day Flood of 2018!
If you have a future trip planned to the Keweenaw you can also request a free paper copy trail map be mailed to you here ➡ https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/plan/free-area-guides/ Tons of good information can be found on the Visit Keweenaw website!
Did you know you can have real time grooming operation information right on your own phone? Please download the Groomer Tracker app and subscribe to the KSC trail system. There is a nominal fee of $9.99 and half of the fee comes right back to the club to help with grooming operations! This enables you to see the recent and current grooming status of every trail!
Photos below from Eddie Brecht of Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge. Fletchy’s is a great choice for your lodging needs. They also offer sled and gear rentals and a delicious breakfast Friday-Sunday! With Eddie being a seasoned Keweenaw rider, he can also help with any questions you may have while staying at the lodge! Check them out – https://fletchysotterbellylodge.com/
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Its Wednesday January 17th and we received another 4.5 inches last night. The trails are starting to look pretty good up here. They are still calling for a warm up next week with rain one day. Let’s hope they are wrong.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 11/09/2025
We got our first dusting last night and it's looking good.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
FROM Krupps Resort >> Thinking that was the first of the 2025-2026 sled fill ups at Krupp's Mini Mart 🤷♀️😊❄️ Like said in the video, we are separate owners 😊 See them for gas, food, trail passes etc and come see us at fhe Resort for cabins/RV spots and pontoons (summer time for those of course haha) Don’t forget we have a huge field that is kept plowed daily (at times more than once a day haha) with a heated changing room, heated portable potty, heated ER building for working on your sleds- also if tools are needed and we have it it’s your to use! The day parking passes are $20/day if you are staying here in one of the cabins/RV spot you do NOT pay to park. Krupp’s Resort Supports your Sport! 🇺🇸⛄️❄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com #keweenaw #snowphotos
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday.
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X.
FROM Rousseau Bar >> Good Morning from beautiful downtown Rousseau! It is a balmy 21⁰ out there with a lovely sunrise, Rocco and some deer down the road.
Oh yeah - did I mention snow? We got about 4" of pretty, fluffy snow.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 #keweenaw #snowphotos
FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress.
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
FROM Krupps Resort >> Holy wah! I was like a kid and just couldn’t wait to go for a little rip anyways haha Need some more for sure but wah this got the excitement up for riding this year! Call with any questions yas have 906-288-3404 or check us out at www.kruppsresortmi.com The Throttle Therapy Is Real!!!! BRAAAAPPP!! 🇺🇸⛄️❄️ #keweenaw #snowphotos
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon!
bring it on winter!!!!😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #seney #soo #straitsareaThe first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes.
FROM Western UP Trail Reports >> 07 November 2025
Let the snow begin. All my sources are saying we have accumulating snow coming between today and Monday.
Watch our web cam @ video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
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Let the snow begin. All my sources are saying we have accumulating snow coming between today and Monday.
Watch our web cam @ video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
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FROM The Lakeshack >> With 24 sleeps left till the snowmobile trails open it’s feeling a bit like Christmas Eve
Get it?……. 24 sleeps…..12/24/25
Ya I’m a dork
Watch the snow pile up this year on the live steaming Shackiecam
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #keweenaw #snowphotosWith 24 sleeps left till the snowmobile trails open it’s feeling a bit like Christmas Eve
Get it?……. 24 sleeps…..12/24/25
Ya I’m a dork
Watch the snow pile up this year on the live steaming Shackiecam
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> 🥁 Drumroll, please! The Visit Keweenaw final snowfall count: 306.5"!
Our snowfall mystics have secured a two-way tie! ❄ Congrats to Dave and Randall, and may the fortunes be in your favor next winter!
📸 Photo: Chris Guibert #keweenaw #miweather🥁 Drumroll, please! The Visit Keweenaw final snowfall count: 306.5"!
Our snowfall mystics have secured a two-way tie! ❄ Congrats to Dave and Randall, and may the fortunes be in your favor next winter!
📸 Photo: Chris Guibert
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Quiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaQuiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> ❄ Hei, Heikki Lunta! Over 300" of snow in the Keweenaw this season! How did your snow total guess fare? We'll give winter a few more days to say her final goodbyes - April 10th will call the official number and contest winner! #keweenaw #snowphotos #miweather❄ Hei, Heikki Lunta! Over 300" of snow in the Keweenaw this season! How did your snow total guess fare? We'll give winter a few more days to say her final goodbyes - April 10th will call the official number and contest winner!
For snowfall totals past and present, check here ⤵️
🔗https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/outdoors/winter-activities/snowfall-trail-conditions/
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Mother Nature just won’t make the switch over to spring! We received almost another foot of fresh snow over the last two days!
We officially broke the 300 inches mark for the season total! How much more do you think we will receive?!
Thanks for the video Copper World!
Whenever you are in the Keweenaw, please stop in at Copper World! It is a must stop for such an array of all things Keweenaw! #keweenaw #snowphotos
Good to see my former wheel loader at work again
Jay Sales
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