Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 03/31
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 3/31 March 31st is here and this is the last official day of the 2021/22 season. Trails running through private land will be closed after today. Trails running on state land do not close. Within the KSC trail system that is trail 17 from Calumet to Hancock and trail 3 running south of Houghton that do not close to snowmobile traffic. These trails are open to ORV traffic. <> I have to say that today was probably THE hardest “official” ending to a season I have ever personally experienced! <> Checkout official snowfall amounts here https://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western Up Trail Reports…. 3/31 From all of us at Western UP Trail Reports thank you for trusting us for your trail reports. I personally report it like I see it to give you those honest and accurate videos. Enjoy your summer and remember it’s only 8 months till the season starts again. <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports --> Opening Weekend KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports --> So I was way off in the sow coverage on the trail. I measured less than an inch. MASS CITY AREA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club --> A fun video, the beast crossing the trestles in Mass City yesterday! #ontonagon #keweenaw #westernup #snowphotos GREENLAND AREA UPDATE --> Today's adventure. These pics are from Greenland to Rockland on Trail #13. #ontonagon #keweenaw #snowphotos Beautiful! tvsportsview.com/michigan-snowmobile/ tvsportsview.com/michigan-snowmobile/ tv tvsportsview.com/michigan-snowmobile/ tvsportsview.com/michigan-snowmobile/ KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club --> Today is the day! Unfortunately, we have not received the snow that other areas have. There is not enough snow to groom without excessive equipment wear. ⚠️ RIDE WITH CAUTION ⚠️ You will encounter closed gates, water across the trail in several areas, tree limbs down and generally VERY early season riding conditions. Keep the snow dances going and we will update when we are able to begin grooming. Reminder that currently Trail 122 is closed as well as Trail 132W and Trail 3 has a section that is shared with logging traffic. Trail 133 is also closed due to deer hunting and water areas not frozen, we will update when it’s available for use. Picture of Trail 3 in Mohawk... #keweenaw #snowphotosToday is the day! Unfortunately, we have not received the snow that other areas have. There is not enough snow to groom without excessive equipment wear. ⚠️ RIDE WITH CAUTION ⚠️ You will encounter closed gates, water across the trail in several areas, tree limbs down and generally VERY early season riding conditions. Keep the snow dances going and we will update when we are able to begin grooming. Reminder that currently Trail 122 is closed as well as Trail 132W and Trail 3 has a section that is shared with logging traffic. Trail 133 is also closed due to deer hunting and water areas not frozen, we will update when it’s available for use. Picture of Trail 3 in Mohawk. #adventurenorth #snowmobileseason that’s not rideable KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack --> Well the trails open tomorrow WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> Expect the complete transition to lake-effect snow in the WNW snow belts this morning as the area of low pressure exits the region. Some snowfall in the WNW snow belts could be heavy at times. In addition, gusty winds could create whiteout conditions in some spots near Lake Superior. Therefore, take caution if traveling through the WNW snow belts today. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect the complete transition to lake-effect snow in the WNW snow belts this morning as the area of low pressure exits the region. Some snowfall in the WNW snow belts could be heavy at times. In addition, gusty winds could create whiteout conditions in some spots near Lake Superior. Therefore, take caution if traveling through the WNW snow belts today. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club --> Early Season Trail Updates: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> Heavy wet snow is expected to move into western Upper Michigan today before switching over to lake effect snow tonight. This will create slippery and hazardous driving conditions. Snow in the central and east will likely mix with rain today, before switching over to snow tonight and lake effect snow by Wednesday morning. #906wx #miwx #snow #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHeavy wet snow is expected to move into western Upper Michigan today before switching over to lake effect snow tonight. This will create slippery and hazardous driving conditions. Snow in the central and east will likely mix with rain today, before switching over to snow tonight and lake effect snow by Wednesday morning. #906wx #miwx #snow WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> A brief mix or rain and snow is possible tonight. Otherwise, the big weather story is the moderate to heavy wet snowfall across western Upper Michigan Tuesday and Tuesday night. Winter storm warnings have been issued for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties where the heaviest snow is forecast. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, and Iron Counties. Allow for extra travel time over the western sections of Upper Michigan on Tuesday into Wednesday. A mix of rain and snow is expected for much of the region... #miweather #keweenaw #westernupA brief mix or rain and snow is possible tonight. Otherwise, the big weather story is the moderate to heavy wet snowfall across western Upper Michigan Tuesday and Tuesday night. Winter storm warnings have been issued for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties where the heaviest snow is forecast. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, and Iron Counties. Allow for extra travel time over the western sections of Upper Michigan on Tuesday into Wednesday. A mix of rain and snow is expected for much of the region. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP --> TOMORROW-WEDNESDAY: Wet heavy snow moves in across the west tomorrow morning. It becomes widespread tomorrow night before lake effect snow develops behind a front. Roads conditions will be slippery! This projection is subject to change. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooTOMORROW-WEDNESDAY: Wet heavy snow moves in across the west tomorrow morning. It becomes widespread tomorrow night before lake effect snow develops behind a front. Roads conditions will be slippery! This projection is subject to change. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Our snow “storm” sure didn’t pan out…. Keweenaw County only recorded 4.5 inches of fresh snowfall and a total of 305.5 inches for the season so far. There is definitely not a lack of snow though for those of us out enjoying the trails today!
Reid Berman has been up riding Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula for the past week and half 😳 and shared these photos from this morning. Reid said, “It’s pretty good out here, a few bumps, but they are minor. It has been good riding!”
Hope anyone that has the opportunity to ride today enjoys the day!
Riding home tonight from a delicious meal at the The Mariner North, after an absolutely perfect day of riding and experiencing this view as we rounded a corner was breathtaking! Most of the day was cloudy, windy and snowing, so this view was a surprise!
It’s hard to say it’s “over” when the trails are still in good condition and there is a ton of snow! Usually the end of the season comes with wet areas, bare spots on the trails and less than desirable overall conditions but we always “push through” and keep riding until the end! Today felt more like the end of February than the last day that the trails are officially open!
What a great season this was! A HUGE thank you to all of the private land owners, Keweenaw Snowmobile Club, groomer operators, service industry employees, lodging establishments, restaurants, bars and ALL businesses that make riding Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula a favorite destination for so many riders.
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Brent Mason was eager to get out and ride his new sled! It was early season conditions riding south of the Houghton/Hancock Portage Lake Lift Bridge but so worth it to get a little throttle therapy!
Brent said, “First snowmobile trip of the season turned out to be pretty awesome waking up to 6" of fresh snow Saturday morning on the Bill Nichols Trail. Then Sunday morning waking up to The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club grooming the
Bill Nichols Trail. Making for an epic Sunday Cruise.” www.facebook.com/100001221931747/posts/5901749019875771/?flite=scwspnss
So glad you were able to get some good riding in!! #keweenaw #snowphotos
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We picked up 4.4” of new snow yesterday and are officially sitting at 8” on the ground here in Twin Lakes
Ya really have to love the sport to ride at this point!
We have ridden the last two weekends a bit but we are SNOWLOVERS #keweenaw #snowphotosWell the trails open tomorrow
We picked up 4.4” of new snow yesterday and are officially sitting at 8” on the ground here in Twin Lakes
Ya really have to love the sport to ride at this point!
We have ridden the last two weekends a bit but we are SNOWLOVERS
Trail 122 - Closed at this time. It is pending re-route approval due to a landowner revoking permission. Stay tuned. We hope to have a re-route by Christmas.
Trail 132W - Closed for logging until the ground freezes. You can still access Lac La Belle via 132E. It is signed for this closure. DO NOT GO AROUND THE SIGNS!
Trail 3 - We will have a portion shared logging until the ground freezes. The area will be plowed and is signed. OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT AND YIELD TO ALL LOGGING EQUIPMENT! Equipment may be present any time, any day. Near misses could / will result in the trail being closed until logging is complete. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND YEILD TO ANY EQUIPMENT!
We’ll update as soon as we can, keep the snow dances going we need it! #keweenaw