Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 03/26
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 3/26 It’s officially the last Saturday of the 2021/22 season! Groomer Operators were out last night and trails should be in good condition! <> Checkout official snowfall amounts here https://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western Up Trail Reports…. 3/26 Only 5 days left so call in sick and get up here and ride the best trails in the western UP. I’ll be out and about till it’s over and I hope to run into some of you out enjoying the trails. <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 13 January 2026 KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> Well it’s in the 40’s here today but cold air and snows are to move back in WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Two forecasts for today, January 13th, 2026, and Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, regarding system snow, then lake effect snow. WEATHER UPDATE via Pictured Rocks Marine Weather Conditions >> Here's the updated 3-day snowfall forecast through 7am Friday morning. This includes some system snow today, then lake-effect snow starting tonight and lasting into Thursday morning, followed by more system snow late Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will be relatively warm today, but will plummet overnight tonight. Back to winter! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea This content isn't available right now WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mixed precipitation, mainly of rain and snow, will spread west to east across the UP tonight into tomorrow morning. Pockets of freezing rain could also mix in at onset and lead to a light glaze of ice on roadways for the Tuesday morning commute. Heavy lake effect snow will then be reinvigorated with a secondary cold front Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across the N and NW wind snow belts. This will combine with northerly winds of 40 to 50 mph, resulting in blowing snow and near zero visibilities for the Wednesday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMixed precipitation, mainly of rain and snow, will spread west to east across the UP tonight into tomorrow morning. Pockets of freezing rain could also mix in at onset and lead to a light glaze of ice on roadways for the Tuesday morning commute. Heavy lake effect snow will then be reinvigorated with a secondary cold front Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across the N and NW wind snow belts. This will combine with northerly winds of 40 to 50 mph, resulting in blowing snow and near zero visibilities for the Wednesday morning commute. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The week starts out dry today with temperatures climbing above freezing across the UP. The next system brings a mix of rain and snow on Tuesday before temperatures turn sharply colder Tuesday night, followed by a round of potentially heavy lake effect snow in the north wind snow belts on Wednesday. Quieter weather on Thursday then gives way to another chance of snow with the next system on Friday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe week starts out dry today with temperatures climbing above freezing across the UP. The next system brings a mix of rain and snow on Tuesday before temperatures turn sharply colder Tuesday night, followed by a round of potentially heavy lake effect snow in the north wind snow belts on Wednesday. Quieter weather on Thursday then gives way to another chance of snow with the next system on Friday. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> It's noon here on Monday, January 12th, and this week does present a couple instances of lake effect snow throughout the week. As a preliminary first call for the entire week, we've displayed current odds at areas receiving more than 4" of snow based on data from medium range models, and the WPC. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light snow will continue moving into the western half of the UP over the next 2 hours. Snow will continue west to east quickly, diminishing in the Keweenaw and central as the night progresses. Snow will diminish in the eastern UP by early morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight snow will continue moving into the western half of the UP over the next 2 hours. Snow will continue west to east quickly, diminishing in the Keweenaw and central as the night progresses. Snow will diminish in the eastern UP by early morning. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 11 January 2026 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Brent Mason shared these photos from yesterday and said, “Our day started in Calumet and headed to Vansville Bar for gas. With the temps already 39 degrees and sunny the trails were really soft and starting to whoop out but that’s to be expected with the warm temps. We then headed to Copper Harbor and the trails held up remarkably well for how warm and soft the snow was. We then headed back to Vansville for gas again and then to the Fitz for dinner in Eagle River. Our meal was absolutely amazing at the Fitz . We left around dark and road to Eagle Harbor and that trail was a little whooped up but overall really good shape. Trails were already starting to firm back up. We then got back on trail 3 headed back towards Calumet and Trail 3 was remarkably really nice with the amount of traffic that was on it today. We had the wonderful pleasure of coming across one of the awesome Keweenaw Snowmobile Club groomer operators that gave us a sweet smooth ride back to Calumet. Thank you Keweenaw snowmobile club!🤟
I think tomorrow the trails are going to be absolutely awesome with the cooler temps coming in.”
Sounds like an awesome day, Brent! Thank you so much for sharing! Agreed that trails should be even better today with the colder temps and grooming operations last night!
Note:
Trail 122, 124 are closed for the remainder of the season
Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden and Trail 120/121 Freda Loop are closed
The trail spur to High Rock Bay is very rough – not recommended
Trail 130 was not groomed last night and was pretty whooped up yesterday
All other trails were groomed from Toivola to Copper Harbor with the exception of across the Mountain.
Vansville Bar is not allowing staging in the lot
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I don't know about you guys but I'm getting excited for the big event here at Backcountry Village on January 31st. If you haven't got a ticket for the after party at the lounge you better get one soon. Tickets are selling quick.
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Sounds like some daily 1-3” snows will happen
Let’s hope it’s more but ya just never know
Fingers are crossed
Ya wanna keep an eye on Shackie and the snow stick you can visit the link below to keep an eye on the snows
The snow stick is showing only a foot and a half due to the winds off the lake but don’t let that fool ya
The live stream is right here👇
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #keweenaw #snowphotosWell it’s in the 40’s here today but cold air and snows are to move back in
Sounds like some daily 1-3” snows will happen
Let’s hope it’s more but ya just never know
Fingers are crossed
Ya wanna keep an eye on Shackie and the snow stick you can visit the link below to keep an eye on the snows
The snow stick is showing only a foot and a half due to the winds off the lake but don’t let that fool ya
The live stream is right here👇
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN 
Graphic #1
A clipper moves through today, bringing rain/freezing drizzle to portions of northern Michigan and the UP, especially north of M-55, with some light rain as far south as I-94. This will change over to a rain/snow mix later this afternoon and evening. Brief accumulation amounts will generally be in the T-1" range, although a couple spots could exceed 1", which are areas highlighted by the 1-3" zone. Air temperatures today will generally be at or above freezing in the UP, but evaporative cooling will still keep the ground cooler than the air.
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Lake effect snow ramps up beyond midnight tonight, heading into tomorrow, the 14th. Early indications are that the central UP will see the most with flow directly out of the north. Areas of 2-5" and 4-8" have been displayed as a result for much of the Lake Superior shoreline region to account for this flow. The LP is still a little on the uncertain side for overachievers tomorrow. We are watching the usual Gaylord region, but also immediate shoreline areas of Lake Michigan from Traverse City down to New Buffalo, and the thumb, as continued flow out of the north seems like on Thursday. For now, totals will remain as shown, and our last call for tomorrow will be out early in the morning. Inland areas in the T-1" zone may also see slight improvements if balloon launch data today continues to trend in the right direction.
Timing for both days is for the entirety of both days, as precipitation will be on-and-off throughout the next 48 hours. Travel concerns will generally be on the mild side of things, but don't let that fool you. Drive with care no matter what's falling out there. Follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers for updates throughout the next couple days as the snow falls. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #munising #newberry #soo #gaylord
Most of the lake effect snow for the UP will fall between Tuesday and Thursday, where much of the higher elevation areas along Lake Superior currently have a greater than 50% chance at 4" of snow by the end of the work week. For much of the LP, lake effect snow will be confined primarily to Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, especially AFTER Wednesday heading into Thursday. We are keeping an area of 1-20% across much of southern and central Michigan in the event wind shifts or passing clippers allow for extra accumulation, but the greatest chances for 4" will be in the far southwest corner, the thumb, or your typical lake effect zones across northern lower Michigan.
We have lake effect snow forecasts coming all week, along with other forecasts for other weather phenomena such as wind, rain, and perhaps mixed precipitation. Click the follow button on our profile today here at Michigan Storm Chasers! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #sooIt's noon here on Monday, January 12th, and this week does present a couple instances of lake effect snow throughout the week. As a preliminary first call for the entire week, we've displayed current odds at areas receiving more than 4" of snow based on data from medium range models, and the WPC.
Most of the lake effect snow for the UP will fall between Tuesday and Thursday, where much of the higher elevation areas along Lake Superior currently have a greater than 50% chance at 4" of snow by the end of the work week. For much of the LP, lake effect snow will be confined primarily to Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, especially AFTER Wednesday heading into Thursday. We are keeping an area of 1-20% across much of southern and central Michigan in the event wind shifts or passing clippers allow for extra accumulation, but the greatest chances for 4" will be in the far southwest corner, the thumb, or your typical lake effect zones across northern lower Michigan.
We have lake effect snow forecasts coming all week, along with other forecasts for other weather phenomena such as wind, rain, and perhaps mixed precipitation. Click the follow button on our profile today here at Michigan Storm Chasers!
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Trails are shaping up pretty good. Last night the crew said trail 3 groomed quite well and I just hit 109. There's definitely less snow down around Alston but still plenty to ride on.
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