Mass City – Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/16
MASS CITY / KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club – 12/16 FYI!! <> <> WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's Sunday evening 2-22-26.. Gogebic Area Grooming, Groomer Tracker❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, Sledheads! We groomed everything yesterday except Trail 11 and Trail 12 to Greenland. We have our trails back to good/excellent. Unfortunately, Trail 13 is the main corridor connecting the Western UP trail system. It takes a beating and traffic is high. Kudos to Wyatt, Jay, Chad B, Chad B2, Cody, Mac, Trent & Erika, Josh, Mike, Tomah Andy, Dave & Chloe, Steve, TJ and Steven for all their hard work this season. We are only as good as the operators who volunteer their time and energy to the cause. Thanks Cody for the pictures of last night's run! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Sorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes....... LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Awesome day trails were great beside 8e was rough... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through tonight, with the highest additional accumulations expected over the north-central and western UP. Gusty north winds will contribute to blowing snow and areas of very low visibility along M-28 between Marquette and Munising today, as well as parts of the Keweenaw. Lake effect finally tapers off Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL UPDATE 2/22/26- Groomers have been out and the trails are back to good to excellent condition. Some corners might be rough. We will continue to send groomers out daily as long as weather permits. Shout out to Gary, Brian R, Brian S and Steve for the pictures! #westernup #snowphotos KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> I can’t even keep up with snow totals because it just keeps coming ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> TRAIL REPORT: Good morning, SledHeads - The cavalry has arrived!! Tomah Andy rode in as "Guest Groomer" last night, bringing his 10+ years of experience and laid down some pretty tracks for us. Our eternal thanks for your assistance! Jay is out now working on Trail 12 between Ontonagon and Greenland. SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Look at that rolling snow - getting rid of whoops and laying ribbons ❄️ LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Friday evening 2-20-26.. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate lake enhanced snow will continue to impact mainly the Keweenaw and parts of the central U.P. today, where Winter Weather Advisories remain in place through 7 PM this evening. Find the latest forecast information for your location at www.weather.gov/marquette. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooModerate lake enhanced snow will continue to impact mainly the Keweenaw and parts of the central U.P. today, where Winter Weather Advisories remain in place through 7 PM this evening. Find the latest forecast information for your location at www.weather.gov/marquette. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Okay, remember how we mentioned sneaky snow this weekend? Well, it started yesterday, and will continue today at times, but fill in greater as lake effect by Sunday. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge >> Wow do they have snow in the Keweenaw!! WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Weather Update / 2-20-26: LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Snowmobiling around Bergland Mi... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 20 February 2026 KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via In The Keweenaw >> February 20, 2026 (24°F): The snow just keeps coming!!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue to impact travel through Saturday. The heaviest snow will be in parts of the north central U.P. and Keweenaw. Travel will be difficult in areas of heavier snow. Rain could be mixed in with the snow over the southern U.P this evening but will become all snow tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Trail Update 2.20.26 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Mass City update:
Our snow took a beating last night with the warm temps! 😪Postings From The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club On Facebook
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We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosSorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes.......
We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!!
My Plow lanes are full so we’re forced to blow the snow back now and the blow piles are 15-20 feet high here
I love running my tractor but even that’s getting old
Feels like we’ll be riding our sleds into May this year for sure
The drifting has been overwhelming
Don’t let that 3’ mark on the snow stick fool ya, ya have to stand up to see out the windows here
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The only trail that didn't get any love in the past 24 hours is Trail 12 between the Junction with 101 and the NCSC Clubhouse in Ontonagon. The guys are telling us that between the thaw, freeze, thaw cycle and the heavy, wet snow that came down this last week, these are some of the most challenging grooming conditions they have seen. We would rate trails fair to good right now. They need more love to whip them back into good/excellent.
We have all 3 machines scheduled to go out tonight and are hoping to groom our entire trail system for your riding pleasure! #ontonagon #westernupTRAIL REPORT: Good morning, SledHeads - The cavalry has arrived!! Tomah Andy rode in as "Guest Groomer" last night, bringing his 10+ years of experience and laid down some pretty tracks for us. Our eternal thanks for your assistance! Jay is out now working on Trail 12 between Ontonagon and Greenland.
The only trail that didn't get any love in the past 24 hours is Trail 12 between the Junction with 101 and the NCSC Clubhouse in Ontonagon. The guys are telling us that between the thaw, freeze, thaw cycle and the heavy, wet snow that came down this last week, these are some of the most challenging grooming conditions they have seen. We would rate trails fair to good right now. They need more love to whip them back into good/excellent.
We have all 3 machines scheduled to go out tonight and are hoping to groom our entire trail system for your riding pleasure!
Caught Groomer Tyler out on Trail #8 going East towards Kenton! #westernup #snowphotos
Why can't we just wave a wand and they magically appear like this daily!
We've had snow off and on the past few day's and anything lost during the warmup we most likely gained back plus a couple.
Trail's are in good condition but with heavy weekend traffic you'll find your best riding early in the day. Temp's remain about perfect with highs right around freezing and lows in the lower 20's. Get out and enjoy!
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Here on February 21st, 2026, most of the snow and freezing rain will continue across the western UP and northwestern LP. We will see a shift to more snow into central and southern Michigan by late this evening. Then on Sunday, snow should be on-and-off across the entire state, with an uptick in typical lake effect zones such as the spine of the western UP, and the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake effect bands are very finicky, and are subject to microclimate wind shifts. It's very possible that a few locations in our 1-3" zone see 4-5" by the end of the day on Sunday. We will be monitoring radar for a dominant lake effect band that stretches across the peninsula. The increase of wind on Sunday morning may also reduce visibility on all roadways to under half a mile, so travel only as fast as conditions allow.
Bottom line, plan for some more of that "annoyance" snow. Not enough to be called a big storm, but enough to cover all side roads, and many of our main roads. Accumulation will be higher during the overnight hours when surface temperatures are NOT at or above 32°F for most of the state. This also means our chances at freezing drizzle are higher during the daylight hours. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOkay, remember how we mentioned sneaky snow this weekend? Well, it started yesterday, and will continue today at times, but fill in greater as lake effect by Sunday.
Here on February 21st, 2026, most of the snow and freezing rain will continue across the western UP and northwestern LP. We will see a shift to more snow into central and southern Michigan by late this evening. Then on Sunday, snow should be on-and-off across the entire state, with an uptick in typical lake effect zones such as the spine of the western UP, and the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake effect bands are very finicky, and are subject to microclimate wind shifts. It's very possible that a few locations in our 1-3" zone see 4-5" by the end of the day on Sunday. We will be monitoring radar for a dominant lake effect band that stretches across the peninsula. The increase of wind on Sunday morning may also reduce visibility on all roadways to under half a mile, so travel only as fast as conditions allow.
Bottom line, plan for some more of that "annoyance" snow. Not enough to be called a big storm, but enough to cover all side roads, and many of our main roads. Accumulation will be higher during the overnight hours when surface temperatures are NOT at or above 32°F for most of the state. This also means our chances at freezing drizzle are higher during the daylight hours.
We fully expect to see your emoji reactions to this snowfall still-to-fall through the morning commute on Monday. Are you ready for winter to be over, or do you need this snow like there's no tomorrow?
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Drove up today from Grand Marais after the Indian River Riders left and the Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor areas have been hammered again the last few days. Come on up tomorrow bring the old sled and have an absolute riot!!
We’re at the gas station in Copper Harbor. #keweenaw #snowphotos
Tracking more snow and colder temperatures into the weekend, breezy winds early next week, and another clipper mid next week.
Winds go more NW into this weekend bringing back some colder temperatures to support more snow. Better chances for the snow Saturday into N. Lower and the Tip of the Mitt. More lake effect snow chances for Sunday.
NW winds will become breezy Sunday into Monday. We also could have another clipper system to track next Tuesday into Wednesday. As of now, looking more like another snow/mix.
Forecast: www.9and10news.com/weather/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
I was knocking down the Nascar turns on 109 last night. Now I have to knock the moguls down more.
We had 4 inches of fresh snow this morning and another 4 at 5:00pm today with no end in site.
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I was knocking down the Nascar turns on 109 last night. Now I have to knock the moguls down more.
We had 4 inches of fresh snow this morning and another 4 at 5:00pm today with no end in site.
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17" in 3 days and it still keeps coming down. #keweenaw #snowphotosFebruary 20, 2026 (24°F): The snow just keeps coming!!!
17" in 3 days and it still keeps coming down.
#realwinter #winterintheKeweenaw #hancockmi
Please use caution while out riding as groomers are headed out now.
Joe is out on trail 11s
Charlie is doing Trail 8
Tim is wrapping up Trail 2.
Video is from Carter last night on Trail 2 to Hurley to Wakefield. It was the 1st grooming since the warmer temps.
Trail 160 is tentatively getting done tomorrow night.
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Runs happening tomorrow on Sunday Lake in Wakefield!! Should be a good time!
Kami
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