Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 02/23
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 02/23 23 February 2026 The Mercury snow gauge is working on 5 foot. In the past 5 days we’ve received 36 inches of snow and 7 more forecasted by tomorrow night. That puts Toivola at a total of 246 inches for the season. ☠ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam <> <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect Tuesday for widespread accumulating snowfall. With wind gusts of up to 30 mph, falling and blowing snow can cause low visibility and tough road conditions! Widespread snow gives way to WNW wind lake effect snow, providing additional 1-3 inches of snow Tuesday night to the Keweenaw and the north half of the eastern UP. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect Tuesday for widespread accumulating snowfall. With wind gusts of up to 30 mph, falling and blowing snow can cause low visibility and tough road conditions! Widespread snow gives way to WNW wind lake effect snow, providing additional 1-3 inches of snow Tuesday night to the Keweenaw and the north half of the eastern UP. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Trailside Lodge >> Fresh snow and easy access from the trail, doesn’t get much better than that. ❄️ KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 23 February 2026 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. 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 KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> I can’t even keep up with snow totals because it just keeps coming 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: KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 20 February 2026 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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We kicked that warm-up’s butt and picked up about 52 inches of fresh snow since Wednesday (Feb 18), and the trails are looking incredible.
This clip shows the quick ride from Trail #17 just north of Calumet straight to our entrance — lit up with string lights so you really can’t miss us, even after dark.
Ride in, warm up, and stay a while.
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The Mercury snow gauge is working on 5 foot. In the past 5 days we've received 36 inches of snow and 7 more forecasted by tomorrow night. That puts Toivola at a total of 246 inches for the season.
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The Mercury snow gauge is working on 5 foot. In the past 5 days we've received 36 inches of snow and 7 more forecasted by tomorrow night. That puts Toivola at a total of 246 inches for the season.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/23/first-alert-brief-lull-then-more-snow-strong-winds/
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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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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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT