Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/04
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> 12/04 Our team was able to make additional passes on Trail 3, Hancock to Copper Harbor and Trail 17 Hancock to Calumet. The team was also able to open partial pieces of Trails 134 and 135. They will continue the work today, and we will have another update tomorrow. As a reminder the Portage Lake Lift Bridge remains closed. <> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> 12/04 📣‼️ Important Information for the Keweenaw Trails‼️ <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> 12/04 Trail 3 has been groomed from Mass city to Houghton and is flat and fast https://video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN <> <> <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Another quickly-moving Clipper will bring a round of widespread, light snow beginning this evening, followed by lingering lake effect snow across the NW wind snow belts for Tuesday. Totals of an inch or less are expected for most of the UP, but where lake effect snow occurs, up to 2-5in of snow is possible tonight through Tuesday evening. As winds pick up early Tuesday, patchy blowing snow may contribute to reduced visibility in the NW wind snow belts. Take care during your morning commute! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAnother quickly-moving Clipper will bring a round of widespread, light snow beginning this evening, followed by lingering lake effect snow across the NW wind snow belts for Tuesday. Totals of an inch or less are expected for most of the UP, but where lake effect snow occurs, up to 2-5in of snow is possible tonight through Tuesday evening. As winds pick up early Tuesday, patchy blowing snow may contribute to reduced visibility in the NW wind snow belts. Take care during your morning commute! KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Trailside Lodge >> Last night on the trails ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Lake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> The latest report and pics from Groomer Jon, out of the Greenland barn yesterday. Reporting on trails 12 and 109 south, the snow is fantastic!! Thanks to our exceptionally cold temps and lake affect snow!! #keweenaw #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cold weather continues through Tuesday with highs only in the single digits and teens. Dangerously cold wind chills this morning and again tonight into Monday morning are expected, Cold Weather Advisories are in effect. Lake effect snow showers are possible in the northwest wind snowbelts this afternoon through Tuesday with a period of widespread light snow Monday night into early Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> Man have we been getting the goods <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
⛔️ The Portage Lake Lift Bridge has not yet been opened for snowmobile crossing. This means you can not cross from Houghton to Hancock via sled.
⛔️The gates on trails that cross private property will remain closed until grooming operations can get these trails open
⛔️The section of Trail 130 from Eagle Harbor to Eagle River is closed due to logging.
⛔️Trail 124 running from the intersection of Trail 3 at Vansville to where Trail 122 and 124 intersect is closed due to logging.
⛔️ Trail 133 is closed until at least 12/15/25 due to hunting.
⚠️ If you are out riding, anticipate early season conditions and please be aware there is still a lot of downed trees etc from the Thanksgiving storm. Help clear what ypu can!
The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club has been out clearing Trail 3 from Toivola to Copper Harbor and Trail 17 from Hancock to Calumet. Yesterday they worked on parts of Trail 134 & 135. There is a lot of work to be done still all across the Western UP! A huge thank you to all volunter roders and business owners out helping!
There is still a lot of storm/blizzard clean up going on all across the Western UP! Have you been one of the generous volunteers that have come up to help clear the trails? Ryan Bennet will be heading up on Friday to help continue the clean up efforts! 👏 Ryan is a loyal rider of the Keweenaw. It’s awesome to see riders give back to the areas they ride! So thanks to Ryan and all others working so hard to get this season underway!
❄️ 📏 For snowfall amounts and to compare to prior years checkout https://keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php
Trail 109 from Twin Lakes to Alston is a mess yet but a group from Krupps Resort led by Josh and Casandra have been out working hard cleaning up the tree debris
I’m not sure how far they have gotten but are heading out again today
If your feeling the need to ride they could use some help down that way
It should be a great weekend to be up here on a sled
Have a great day
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Cold, quiet, and absolutely beautiful. There’s something special about stopping in the middle of the woods at night, just the snow covered trees and the stillness of winter all around you. If you know, you know...
The trails have been amazing and freshly groomed, making for some incredible riding. It’s just a bit chilly out there, so dress warm, ride smart, and be safe! #keweenaw #snowphotos
Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026.
Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday.
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I have more time in the tractor plowing than riding my sleds with this cold
We’re running out of plow lanes around these parts
Keep an eye on the Shackiecam as the snow piles up right here 24/7
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