KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 2/15
First report from someone that has actually been out on the trailβ¦.
Mike Rode just took a short ride up to Cliff View Bar and shared these photos (and a video which can be found in the comments as fb does not allow videos and photos to be shared in the same post) Mike said, β Just a short rip up trail 3 to Phoenix/Cliff View Bar to checkout trail conditions- some icy corners – will be some ice spots on trails, but for what I have been on itβs at least 2 inches of fresh already and also some drifting over the trail which actually helps. I also have 244 picks my sled, so that helps me too. No other riders out yet, besides 3 I just saw ripping the road in front of Cliff View π€¦ββοΈβ
Thanks for taking the time to share, Mike!
We can say that yesterday prior to the rain the trails north of Calumet or Mohawk area were in better condition but reports of trails up by Copper Harbor were that they were getting real thin in areas. Received some very good reports regarding trail 134 up that way. Of course getting through Houghton/Hancock and other towns/road crossing was real ugly. This is the first report we have from today and itβs only in regards to a section of trail 3. (We realize thatβs not a huge overview, but looking to provide you with some first hand information instead of our speculations) There are other groups of riders that have said they will be riding today, so we will continue to provide any feedback received. Hope this helps a little bit for all of the messages we have received.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports – 2/15
WE’VE GOT SNOW
Just in 20 minutes time it’s got heavier and it’s starting to stick here in Toivola.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort >> Trails are grooming out so smooth! They really arenβt even that bad to begin with!!! Snow flurries are coming down, riders are happy, trails are doing great & off trail as well!! Still plenty of time to come n ride!! πΊπΈβοΈβοΈ www.kruppsresortmi.com#keweenaw#snowphotosTrails are grooming out so smooth! They really arenβt even that bad to begin with!!! Snow flurries are coming down, riders are happy, trails are doing great & off trail as well!! Still plenty of time to come n ride!! πΊπΈβοΈβοΈ www.kruppsresortmi.com... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula.
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Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 17 March 2026 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY. We dodged the bullet and only received 4 inches from the storm. However the winds created some major drifts so ride with caution β οΈ It looks like a cold one today but another warm spell for a couple days but don't worry we still have a lot of snow. β οΈ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw17 March 2026 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY. We dodged the bullet and only received 4 inches from the storm. However the winds created some major drifts so ride with caution β οΈ It looks like a cold one today but another warm spell for a couple days but don't worry we still have a lot of snow. β οΈ Stretch