KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/05
W?W! Another great report coming in today! Love hearing comments like “Trails were flat and smooth. Snow conditions were perfect”
Eric Spillman & Mark Foster started day 2 of their trip out today by heading south after riding up to Copper Harbor yesterday.
Eric shared these photos and said, “Started just north of Calumet..Lunch at Boondock Inn U.P. North Resort. Trails 3 & 13 were perfect. 4-8″ of new snow and temps in mid 20’s made the trails the kind of day you hope for. Made it to Lake of the Clouds. We returned back to Calumet for dinner at Michigan House Cafe & Red Jacket Brewing Company. 245 miles today. Trails were flat and smooth. Snow conditions were perfect.”
Thank you for sharing Eric! Beautiful photos!
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We need cold and snow!
Hard to believe that the week before Christmas a blizzard dumped 49 inches of snow across the Keweenaw in areas…. and then a warm up really messed it up!
For those messaging asking about off trail conditions…..
Sean Diederich decided to play around a bit before the rest of his group arrives and said that it wasn’t “bad” in the woods. Sean shared these photos and said, “Played in the woods a little bit today waiting on my sister Lexi and her boyfriend to arrive. Trail riding the rest of the weekend. Gonna run down to Rousseau Bar when they show up. Not bad in the woods, but not the greatest either.”
Thanks for sharing Sean!
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 01/05
Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly, see below for a detailed report. We haven’t received the snow other areas have reported.
We groomed Trail 3 / Trail 17 Tovoila to Copper Harbor, Trail 134, Trail 135 and Trail 124 ( partial groom, too many water spots close to Gay) last night.
We cannot safely groom Trail 130 (exposed rocks and water spots), Trail 133 (need snow, colder temps) and Trail 134 to High Rock (need snow and colder temps).
Trail 132 will be groomed tonight.
Trails are holding up ok, but we need snow. Water holes are still around and appearing so ride with caution.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/05
We have had questions from riders regarding coming to the Keweenaw to ride this weekend….. YES trails are open and reports from other riders have been very positive this week from riding the KSC trail system for the most part. However, we need cold and snow! It appears the recent snowfall has skipped us. We have not received the fresh snow that other areas have unfortunately. It is currently snowing now though!
Please download the Groomer Tracker app and subscribe to the KSC trail system or any other club’s where you ride. This is one of your best tools to use when planning a ride. For a $10 fee you have up to the moment trail grooming status. The club receives $5 of the $10 fee to put towards grooming trails! This is a win/win situation for the club and rider.
The GT app can be very helpful, especially at a time like this when all trails aren’t able to be groomed nightly due to wet areas, low snow etc. Last night trail 3 from Toivola to Copper Harbor, trail 17 from Hancock to Calumet, trail 124 and trail 134 were groomed. Trail 133 and trail 130 were not able to be groomed.
?Trail 122 is temporarily closed for logging and until a reroute can be opened.
?Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden and Trail 120/121 -the Freda Loop are closed due to the Father’s Day Flood of 2018
⚠Please continue to ride with extreme caution due to the wet areas that are opening up on trails.
The water hole on the high rock trail spur has opened up quite a bit more than the last photo we shared. Unfortunately until we receive more snow and cold temps the groomer operators will not be able to try to fill in this spot.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports – 01/04
Your January 4th snow report here in Toivola, MI. We got 4″ of fresh heavy snow and it’s 32° out at 11:30 am.
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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
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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
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