Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/05
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/05 Good morning! We received a dusting of fresh snow over night…. nothing to brag about and there is nothing in the forecast for the next week unfortunately. That being said the temps staying in the low 30s during the day and colder at night are helping to keep the trails stable. Groomer Operators are out daily trying to provide the best possible trails. Megan Frances Heuninckand husband shared these photos with us of their trip. Megan said “The trails were mint- we drove in during that last snow storm so we were able to travel on fresh groomed trails. We had a great time. It was my first time but my husband has been several times” Thank you so much for sharing your photos and comments Megan! So glad your first trip to Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula It should be noted that trails are currently rated as anywhere from fair to good depending on the exact location. There are areas of exposed rocks etc due to low snow cover. Please ride these early season conditions with caution ⚠️ AND get the snow dances going!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Although some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAlthough some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A strong Clipper system is looking to bring a round of heavy snowfall and blowing snow late tonight through Friday. Another winter storm will potentially impact the U.P. Sunday through Monday as well. Whiteout conditions are possible within both systems. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 12 March 2026 KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 11 March 2026 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snowfall will generally end from west to east across the U.P. this evening. We are currently tracking a second system that will move across the U.P. Thursday night into Friday, and a third system that may move across the U.P. this weekend. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> The Keweenaw has officially passed 300 inches of snow! ❄️ More than a milestone, it’s an ode to Yooper pride, sisu, and a whole-hearted appreciation for Mother Nature’s gifts - best honored by getting outside and playing in the snow. Let it snow let it snow let it snow WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
was a good one! Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details.
A quick hitting, strong clipper continues to bring widespread moderate to heavy snow and high winds to the area this morning. After a brief lull in snow around daybreak, an increase in northerly winds and lake effect snow will return hazardous conditions to the north winds snowbelts this early afternoon.
Our attention then turns to a major winter storm set to impact the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this weekend into early next week. Confidence is continuing to grow regarding significant snowfall accumulations (potentially record breaking) and blizzard conditions that may result in widespread impacts.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details on both today's and this weekend's storm systems.
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo
Round Two of a stretch of impactful winter weather is set to return tonight through Friday in the form of a quick hitting but strong clipper.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details regarding snowfall totals, timing, and associated impacts. www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Additionally, confidence continues to grow regarding a major winter storm for the Upper Great Lakes region Saturday night through Monday, potentially rivaling the most recent December 28-29, 2025 blizzard event. Stay tuned for more details! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Things might get a little snowy tonight. I will keep you informed if this actually happens.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw12 March 2026
Things might get a little snowy tonight. I will keep you informed if this actually happens.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
The video should answers all of your questions. Weather has cooperated and the trails have held up pretty good.
❄️I put a list of the stops for the Poker Run in my comments.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
📈 The daily digest of trail and snow reports ⤵️ #keweenaw #snowphotosThe Keweenaw has officially passed 300 inches of snow! ❄️ More than a milestone, it’s an ode to Yooper pride, sisu, and a whole-hearted appreciation for Mother Nature’s gifts - best honored by getting outside and playing in the snow.
📈 The daily digest of trail and snow reports ⤵️
🔗 www.visitkeweenaw.com/outdoors/winter-activities/snowfall-trail-conditions/
After a brief lull this early morning, widespread snowfall fills in by mid morning, then tapers off from west to east this afternoon. Moderate to heavy snowfall rates are possible this morning into the early afternoon, heaviest over northern Marquette county.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea