Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/08
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via WESTERN U.P. TRAIL REPORTS – 12/08 Thursday December 8th trail report from Toivola Michigan. Also I measured 9 inches of soft snow off trail and less in some places. We need snow, lots of snow. <> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack –> One week into the snowmobile season Click here for our live streaming webcam: https://video.nest.com/live/je3IU0vbBi … #keweenaw #snowphotos <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club –> Early Season Trail Updates: 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 <> <> <> <> 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 Hey Mr Stretch are you gonna be at any of the local places today or tomorrow ?We would like a couple of those hoodies 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 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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snows have been quiet
We are getting light snow today
Looks like next week will bring some new snow but no big bombs as it looks now
Keep a live eye on the snow stick right here on the Lakeshack page
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.Postings From Keweenaw Trail Reports On Facebook
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📸 Erika Hoffman | February 2026 
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.
📞 Call or visit our website to book your room or snowmobile rental.
www.thetrailsidelodge.com
(906) 337-9905
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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 #keweenaw #snowphotos23 February 2026
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.
☠️ Stretch
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
Check out the live Shackiecam 24/7
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #keweenaw #snowphotos