KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 3/7
The season is far from over! Spring riding is a favorite for many! 🙋♀️
Some helpful information for those that are still planning trips to ride!
Keweenaw County has received over 270 inches of snow this 2021/22 season. The previous season, 2020/21, only had 188 inches for the entire season. So, you can see we are well above last years snowfall amounts. You can checkout snow fall amounts here: https://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php There is well over 3 feet of snow left on the ground in most areas as you can see on the snow depth map found here: https://www.weather.gov/mqt/snowdepth_keweenaw
Spring riding means that on days when temps are above freezing or the consistency of the snow is not conducive for grooming, grooming operations will temporarily be suspended. This happened over the past weekend. Saturday afternoon grooming operations were suspended and they resumed last night(Sunday). Groomer operators had the entire trail system freshly groomed by this afternoon. All reports from riders have been very positive today!
Kenneth Lehreaux has one of the Pisten Bullies out grooming tonight and trails are turning out nicely! Temps tonight are forecasted to be in the teens with real feels in the single digits. Lower temps and light traffic should allow trails to set up good tonight.
Tomorrow the high temperature is forecasted to be mid to high 30s in areas of the Keweenaw. This could mean that grooming operations will be suspended again, but no worries as Wednesday’s temps are back in the low 20’s! The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club groomer operators are doing an amazing job keeping the trails in the best possible shape!
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Checkout official snowfall amounts here https://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western Up Trail Reports….
Thank you Willam King for the great story Hey I just wanted to give you guys a shout-out for having amazing trails. Six of us trailered from southwestern Ontario and unloaded in saint Ignace. We rode up to big bay and copper harbour. We had to cut the trip short two days due the forecasted rain for the weekend but we still put on over 1000 miles. The trails are amazing in Michigan, well marked, and very well maintained. The towns all seemed relatively snowmobile friendly (except marquette) and it was nice having 91 non ethanol fuel easily accessible everywhere. The bars are great, the hotels were easy to get to, the dealers were easy to find, the other riders were very friendly. We also appreciate the hand signals from oncoming riders and found 98% of riders signal. It’s great to see. We really enjoyed the week and will definitely be back next year with more people.
FROM The Lakeshack >> We are now ready for the white gold! Keep an eye on Shackie and the snowstick live here at the Lakeshack 24/7 Feel free to share this link to anyone that enjoys the UP of Michigan
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 05 April 2026 I woke up to 4 more inches of fresh snow this morning. That puts us at 8 inches in the past 4 days. Happy Easter from all of us at Western UP Trail Reports ☠️ Stretch LYNX AMBASSADOR Team Timberline Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw05 April 2026 I woke up to 4 more inches of fresh snow this morning. That puts us at 8 inches in the past 4 days. Happy Easter from all of us at Western UP Trail Reports ☠️ Stretch LYNX AMBASSADOR Team Timberline
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooAreas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: -A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning. -Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage. -A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible. -Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooKey Messages: -A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning. -Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage. -A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible. -Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches have been issued across the entire U.P. for Wednesday night into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time the best chance for accumulating snow is over the northern and western U.P. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 31 March 2026 This not an April fools joke. Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and Baraga are giving the trails one more shot on the last night of grooming. Should be sweet after we get the snow they are calling for. ☠️ Stretch LYNX Ambassador Team Timberline Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw31 March 2026 This not an April fools joke. Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and Baraga are giving the trails one more shot on the last night of grooming. Should be sweet after we get the snow they are calling for.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> After today it’s the start of spring rides Well most trails close after today, Trail 3 is open all year and there’s plenty of snow left in these parts It’s kinda sad dayfor trail riders especially since reports from Toivola north trails are reporting excellent conditions and a snowstorm in the forecast! But gates will be locked up till next season Personally right now starts my favorite rides of the year Warm temps(sometimes tee shirt weather) but the beauty of the creeks and waterfalls are gorgeous! I’m sure I’ll be sharing pictures for another month and will post here so y’all can ride vicariously through me! It’s been a great winter I’m pretty sure this will be my last season of riding with my battle with ALS My body is giving up on me but not my spirit so stay tuned, ya never know Check out my live cam and see the snowpack melt and maybe grow as the forecast is looking interesting video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 31 March 2026 This is a sad day having to say that it's the last day of the season. Keep in mind if you are riding today the bridge will be closed tonight. I've even had Houghton start taking the snow off the sidewalk during the day. ☠️ Stretch LYNX Ambassador Team Timberline Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw#snowphotos31 March 2026 This is a sad day having to say that it's the last day of the season. Keep in mind if you are riding today the bridge will be closed tonight. I've even had Houghton in the past, start taking the snow off the sidewalk during the day. Old pic from 03/09/2022
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooTonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooCloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less