Sidnaw / Western U.P. Trail Report – 11/29
SIDNAW – WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 11/29 A HUGE shoutout to the amazing volunteers who came out to clear trees and brush on the trail between Kenton and Trout Creek today! ❄️🪓🌲 Your hard work is what keeps our trails open, safe, and ready for the season. From this crew to everyone across the system helping dig out, cut through, and to open all of affected trails on time—thank you. Ride Right, Lead Right — and always remember the groomer has the right of way! <> <> Visit Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Sidnaw/Bruce Crossing, Mi. on Facebook >>>> <> SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> A HUGE shoutout to the amazing volunteers who came out to clear trees and brush on the trail between Kenton and Trout Creek today! ❄️🪓🌲 Very good locals Any chance groomers will be out or still too many trees down? LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> 🚨 Gogebic Area Grooming Update 🚨 LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Trail 8 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Isolated snow showers this morning will intensify to steadier snow across most of the UP later today, with lake effect snow lingering into Sunday over the northwest wind snowbelts. Widespread snowfall amounts of 3-6 inches are expected across most of the UP, with locally higher amounts possible. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect today into Sunday for all of the UP. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIsolated snow showers this morning will intensify to steadier snow across most of the UP later today, with lake effect snow lingering into Sunday over the northwest wind snowbelts. Widespread snowfall amounts of 3-6 inches are expected across most of the UP, with locally higher amounts possible. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect today into Sunday for all of the UP. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW POTENTIAL!! BESSEMER AREA - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> Bessemer, Mi. 11/29/25 Saturday 0800 GOT ❄️❄️❄️? Follow the clubs for updates when the trails are open ❤️🌬️❄️❄️❄️ Cold weather and more snow predicted over the next couple of weeks 💯 Looking like winter is here to stay #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> ALERT: Please read!! WAKEFIELD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Northwoods General Store & Coffeehouse >> Hey Valerie, what’s the weather like todaaaaayyyy in Wakefield? We’ll….. #wakefield #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Good morning everyone I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues the rest of today with the heaviest amounts across portions of the eastern UP. Another 4-7 in of snow is possible over those areas. Then another approaching system may bring the next batch of accumulating snow this weekend. Keep an eye on the forecast! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow continues the rest of today with the heaviest amounts across portions of the eastern UP. Another 4-7 in of snow is possible over those areas. Then another approaching system may bring the next batch of accumulating snow this weekend. Keep an eye on the forecast! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thought we'd share a few more pics of after the storm. I think the general consensus is, we received 28" to 30".. Great way to start the season but we can only imagine the amount of brushing that is going to be needed now!! ❄️❄️❄️ Season opener December 1st 25/26 Gogebic Area Grooming #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> The TV6 First Alert Weather Day continues as heavy lake effect snow and blizzard conditions will persist in the Eastern U.P. Elsewhere, the winds and snow decrease, but road conditions will still be difficult from deep snowdrifts. Be safe! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Happy Thanksgiving everyone.. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via AJ's Lodge and Oven >> Happy Thanksgiving! Oh Boy - it’s time to get your shovels out!!! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos Iam ready LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Not too often do I say I give up but I give up on plowing the plow truck is stuck .. I'll come get er out WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Northwoods General Store & Coffeehouse >> The people in our neighborhood today are almost all driving plows. Gotta be over 24 inches out there now. #wakefield #westernup #snowphotos Still coming down. Guessing closer to 30” by almost 11pm now 11/26. PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS UPDATE via Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies >> ❄Porkies Winter Wonderland❄ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Rain finishes changing to snow in the east this evening and as the low pressure lifts out of the area, lake effect snow kicks in. Heavy snowfall in the north to northwest wind snowbands as well as gusty winds in excess of 35-45 mph can cause low visibility, snowdrifts, and some power outages. Travel will be difficult to impossible at times! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyRain finishes changing to snow in the east this evening and as the low pressure lifts out of the area, lake effect snow kicks in. Heavy snowfall in the north to northwest wind snowbands as well as gusty winds in excess of 35-45 mph can cause low visibility, snowdrifts, and some power outages. Travel will be difficult to impossible at times! I have a place in Greenland Michigan for anyone that wants to rent WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via The Pit Stop Bar & Grill >> Thanksgiving blizzard #greenland #westernup #snowphotos <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Snow like this reminds us how strong our community really is. 💙Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Your hard work is what keeps our trails open, safe, and ready for the season.
From this crew to everyone across the system helping dig out, cut through, and to open all of affected trails on time—thank you.
Snow like this reminds us how strong our community really is. 💙
Ride Right, Lead Right — and always remember the groomer has the right of way! #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos
We know that with the recent snowfall, everyone is itching to get out on the trails. Trust us — we’re just as excited for the season to begin! ❄️✨
While trails are officially open as of December 1st, the reality on the ground is much different. The storm left behind significant damage, downed trees, debris, and large water holes that are not yet frozen. At this time, the trails are in no condition to be ridden.
Our crews are working hard to clean up and get things safe and ready, but we need your help.
👉 It is HIGHLY recommended that riders stay off the trails right now to allow cleanup efforts to continue and to prevent further damage.
We’ll continue to provide updates as conditions improve. Thank you for your patience and cooperation—safe trails start with all of us working together! 🛷💙 #lakegogebic #westernup
As you've seen from local groomers the trails will need a ton of work before they're rideable. Trust what the groomers say don't fall for reports from a few businesses that will con you just to take your money make calls to reputable businesses that will tell you the truth..
Lake Gogebic
Looks like the North end of the lake has frozen over with cold temps in the forecast I suspect people will walk out fishing by next weekend. Use extreme caution it's first ice folks
Be safe #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos 
Essentially, this is nearly the same map I shared previously. I just narrowed the ranges slightly. Shape is the exact same. I do think some lake enhancement from Lake Huron is possible, so, I highlighted that. Also, the higher elevations of the western U.P. COULD get slightly more. I'd say it's just a chance, but a big enough chance that I added it to the map.
This is just a fine, fine tune before the big event. Think of it as I just polished my Stingray before a car show 😛
Feel free to ask questions in the comments! I am ALWAYS here to do my best to clarify and help so you can know exactly what to expect. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySNOW POTENTIAL!!
Essentially, this is nearly the same map I shared previously. I just narrowed the ranges slightly. Shape is the exact same. I do think some lake enhancement from Lake Huron is possible, so, I highlighted that. Also, the higher elevations of the western U.P. COULD get slightly more. I'd say it's just a chance, but a big enough chance that I added it to the map.
This is just a fine, fine tune before the big event. Think of it as I just polished my Stingray before a car show 😛
Feel free to ask questions in the comments! I am ALWAYS here to do my best to clarify and help so you can know exactly what to expect.
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1. It is still deer rifle season and the trails are NOT open.
2. The trail system officially opens Monday, December 1st - BUT
- The swamps are not frozen
- There are downed trees on many trails that we are working to
remove ASAP
- We still need to place many directional and stop signs
3. We are brushing and clearing this weekend and could use more help. Message us here for more info. If you can come help, please dress in blaze orange or have a high vis safety vest.
AS OF MONDAY - It is early season trail conditions, please ride accordingly. #ontonagon #westernup
Yes we got hammered with snow 24 plus inches here at the shop. Yes the trails can open Dec 1st remember the groomers can't legally hit the trails till Dec 1st . I know everyone wants to get out and ride so do I but our great groomers will have so much work to do before the trails are ridable. Multiple issues to deal with very wet unthawed ground,can't imagine how many trees are down in the woods and we got just hammered all around. Folks let the groomers do what they do let them get the trails ridable trust me you'll have much better riding once the groomers can clean everything up.
Lake Gogebic.
We dodged a bullet with the storm the lake was wide open totally ice free during the storm. Looking at the forecast we should have first ice conditions very soon .
Have a great day.. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosGood morning everyone I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.
Yes we got hammered with snow 24 plus inches here at the shop. Yes the trails can open Dec 1st remember the groomers can't legally hit the trails till Dec 1st . I know everyone wants to get out and ride so do I but our great groomers will have so much work to do before the trails are ridable. Multiple issues to deal with very wet unthawed ground,can't imagine how many trees are down in the woods and we got just hammered all around. Folks let the groomers do what they do let them get the trails ridable trust me you'll have much better riding once the groomers can clean everything up.
Lake Gogebic.
We dodged a bullet with the storm the lake was wide open totally ice free during the storm. Looking at the forecast we should have first ice conditions very soon .
Have a great day..
Yes once again the plow truck is Stuck seemed to be a common activity yesterday for me . Stop by if you want a challenge of getting her unstuck.. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosHappy Thanksgiving everyone..
Yes once again the plow truck is Stuck seemed to be a common activity yesterday for me . Stop by if you want a challenge of getting her unstuck..
We are getting hammered with snow with the ground not frozen it's a mess .
Be safe out there folks stay home if it's not an emergency #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosNot too often do I say I give up but I give up on plowing the plow truck is stuck ..
We are getting hammered with snow with the ground not frozen it's a mess .
Be safe out there folks stay home if it's not an emergency
Evidently the snow predictions were right...We have received up to 18" of snow in various locations throughout the park.
Roads are slick and snow covered. The Road Commission attempted plowing South Boundary Road without success. At this point, the road is impassable.
Here are a few photos the rangers took on South Boundary Road just south of Headquarters near Union Spring.
⚠️If traveling through the UP, please use extreme caution. ⚠️ #porkies #westernup #snowphotos