Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 - 12:28 pm

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Don't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against.
Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.
Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.
More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyDon't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against.

Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.

Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.

More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information. ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 - 12:25 pm

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers come to an end in the Keweenaw this morning, followed by dry and partly cloudy weather across the UP for today. Another batch of light snow is on the way midweek as a Clipper moves through Wednesday with lingering lake effect Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers come to an end in the Keweenaw this morning, followed by dry and partly cloudy weather across the UP for today. Another batch of light snow is on the way midweek as a Clipper moves through Wednesday with lingering lake effect Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 - 10:56 am

GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> How is your commute this morning? The guys started last night panning and packing. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosHow is your commute this morning? The guys started last night panning and packing. ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Monday December 1st, 2025 - 9:30 am

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> ❄️ Hello, December 1st! ❄️
The world wakes up wearing glitter—snowflakes on the trees, frost on the windows, and that crisp air that whispers… snowmobiling season is HERE! 🏁💨
Time to dust off the sled, fuel up, and chase fresh powder across frozen trails. Nothing beats the first ride of the season—engine humming, snow flying, and cheeks numb from smiling. 😄
If you’re looking for accommodations this winter, we can help with that!
👉 Contact Allyn Cooper — 269.449.0478
Here’s to early mornings, perfect tracks, cozy cocoa after the ride, and the kind of winter memories you can only make from the driver’s seat of a snowmobile. ❄️🚀🏔️
Let it snow! 🌨️✨ #newberry #snowphotos❄️ Hello, December 1st! ❄️
The world wakes up wearing glitter—snowflakes on the trees, frost on the windows, and that crisp air that whispers… snowmobiling season is HERE! 🏁💨

Time to dust off the sled, fuel up, and chase fresh powder across frozen trails. Nothing beats the first ride of the season—engine humming, snow flying, and cheeks numb from smiling. 😄

If you’re looking for accommodations this winter, we can help with that!
👉 Contact Allyn Cooper — 269.449.0478

Here’s to early mornings, perfect tracks, cozy cocoa after the ride, and the kind of winter memories you can only make from the driver’s seat of a snowmobile. ❄️🚀🏔️

Let it snow! 🌨️✨

#winterwonderland #upperpeninsula #upnorth #snowmobileseason #newberrymi #snow #windycorners #snowfall #winterishere #snowmobilingislife #snowmobile #snowmobiling #cabinrentals ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Monday December 1st, 2025 - 8:46 am

SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> And we are underway: our groomers are out panning and clearing fallen debris. If you are out on the trails be cautious and aware our teams doing there best to get things rolling. #seney #newberry #snowphotosAnd we are underway: our groomers are out panning and clearing fallen debris. If you are out on the trails be cautious and aware our teams doing there best to get things rolling. ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

Monday December 1st, 2025 - 8:35 am

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The work week starts off quiet, cloudy, and chilly with most of the UP only topping out in the 20s. Temperatures drop back into the single digits for most of the area tonight while snow showers graze the eastern UP. On and off chances for low-impact snow showers continue throughout the work week as temperatures remain chilly. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe work week starts off quiet, cloudy, and chilly with most of the UP only topping out in the 20s. Temperatures drop back into the single digits for most of the area tonight while snow showers graze the eastern UP. On and off chances for low-impact snow showers continue throughout the work week as temperatures remain chilly.
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