Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/28
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 12/28 Today’s report for going north of Mohawk is not a good report. The further you go the worse it gets. The groomer cant get in on 130 Eagle River / Eagle Harbor until we get more snow. Also it’s real thin going up Brockway and High Rock 130/134 there’s not a lot to work with. Our guys are doing the best they can with the little snow they have. So be careful and watch out for the groomers we are out every day running all 4 machines. <> Lake effect snow is falling…. Trails are looking good…. snow is a little thinner as you head north…. <> <> <> Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau December 28 Snowfall & Weather Houghton County has received a total of 61.4″ of snow for the season and Keweenaw County has received 48.3″ of snow for the season.* Today: Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for northern Houghton county. Lake effect snow of 2”-5”. High 21F. Low 10F. • Snowmobile Trail Conditions Snowmobile trails are in early season condition throughout the Keweenaw. Groomers are out brushing and panning the trails. Up to 14 inches of snow on the ground. Watch out for rocks, wet spots and other impediments as snow levels are low. High Rock and Brockway Mountain are not open yet due to low snow. MDNR Trail 133 is closed but has signed reroutes and MDNR Trail 134 to Copper Harbor is OPEN. Trail Closures: The trail section from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden (a portion of Trail 3) and the Freda Trail (Trails 121 & 120) will be closed the entire season for repair. <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> Keweenaw’s lake effect snow machine is showing off—50+ inches in 5 days, more on the way. ❄️ Snowmobilers, skiers, and adventure seekers—this is your moment! ⤵️ #keweenawKeweenaw’s lake effect snow machine is showing off—50+ inches in 5 days, more on the way. ❄️ Snowmobilers, skiers, and adventure seekers—this is your moment! ⤵️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A strengthening Clipper low brings a 2-to-6-hour period of moderate to heavy snowfall to the UP today, with the greatest snow totals in the east. In addition, gusty winds will bring areas of blowing snow along the lakeshores. Expect at least hazardous travel today. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA strengthening Clipper low brings a 2-to-6-hour period of moderate to heavy snowfall to the UP today, with the greatest snow totals in the east. In addition, gusty winds will bring areas of blowing snow along the lakeshores. Expect at least hazardous travel today. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Here's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHere's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy/PM snow showers. Accumulations 1-3”. High 21F. Low 17F. •
Wednesday: Snow showers. Accumulation 1”. High 26F. Low 20F. •
Thursday: Cloudy. High 24F. Low 9F. •
Friday: Cloudy. High 27F. Low 23F.
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Discussion
The only significant changes to the map shown since yesterday are the addition of a 6-12" zone to focus on the back-side lake effect snow through the end of the day on Wednesday that will bump up totals across the eastern Upper Peninsula, and a slight shift south of the 1-3" zone towards Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. Besides a few wobbles, the 2-5" and 4-8" zones remain largely the same. The entire Upper Peninsula now has winter alerts issued for this incoming snow. Notice, we've added a dashed green line to denote that areas south of it will deal with greater uncertainty in higher snowfall totals due to daytime temperatures above 32°F, plus the presence of low-level dry air filtering into the state. There should still be enough time to give everyone a solid half inch across the state, but for those primarily south of I-94, that may be all.
For timing, truthfully, not everyone will see the peak of precipitation by the end of the day. The front will be taking its time as it crosses the state this morning and afternoon. Upper Peninsula west of Newberry, you'll see your snow beginning by noon. After the noon timeframe, it'll be everyone else across the state. Last to see the precipitation start today will be southeastern Michigan, where flurries/light rain may not start until after 10 pm EST. Remember, gusty winds are possible within this passing winter storm, and as such, travel will become difficult at times as visibility drops to under a half a mile within the highest snowfall rates. Travel with care, and make sure to turn on headlights AND taillights when driving in any snow squall. Snow will finish by noon Wednesday, but continue as lake effect for the Upper Peninsula through the end of Wednesday, as denoted by the circled yellow area.
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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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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
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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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