KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 2/15
First report from someone that has actually been out on the trail….
Mike Rode just took a short ride up to Cliff View Bar and shared these photos (and a video which can be found in the comments as fb does not allow videos and photos to be shared in the same post) Mike said, “ Just a short rip up trail 3 to Phoenix/Cliff View Bar to checkout trail conditions- some icy corners – will be some ice spots on trails, but for what I have been on it’s at least 2 inches of fresh already and also some drifting over the trail which actually helps. I also have 244 picks my sled, so that helps me too. No other riders out yet, besides 3 I just saw ripping the road in front of Cliff View 🤦♂️”
Thanks for taking the time to share, Mike!
We can say that yesterday prior to the rain the trails north of Calumet or Mohawk area were in better condition but reports of trails up by Copper Harbor were that they were getting real thin in areas. Received some very good reports regarding trail 134 up that way. Of course getting through Houghton/Hancock and other towns/road crossing was real ugly. This is the first report we have from today and it’s only in regards to a section of trail 3. (We realize that’s not a huge overview, but looking to provide you with some first hand information instead of our speculations) There are other groups of riders that have said they will be riding today, so we will continue to provide any feedback received. Hope this helps a little bit for all of the messages we have received.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports – 2/15
WE’VE GOT SNOW
Just in 20 minutes time it’s got heavier and it’s starting to stick here in Toivola.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo#straitsareaExpect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> High pressure will bring drier, sunnier weather back to the U.P. this weekend as temperatures finally return closer to normal with daytime highs in the 20s. A weak system will bring another round of light snow Sunday night into Monday, but high temperatures look to remain in the 20s for much of the next week. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo#straitsareaHigh pressure will bring drier, sunnier weather back to the U.P. this weekend as temperatures finally return closer to normal with daytime highs in the 20s. A weak system will bring another round of light snow Sunday night into Monday, but high temperatures look to remain in the 20s for much of the next week. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> WOW, things couldn’t be better right now - the cold combined with nearly constant snowfall have created AMAZING conditions here in the Keweenaw! #keweenaw#snowphotosWOW, things couldn’t be better right now - the cold combined with nearly constant snowfall have created AMAZING conditions here in the Keweenaw! #snowmobiletrailgrooming #keweenawtrails #trailgrooming #adventurenorth #snowmobileseason #keweenaw #keweenawsnowmobileclub ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort >> Please when behind a groomer wait for them to flash lights for you to pass, this is for everyone’s safety. When approaching a groomer try to pull off to the side as far as you or ride as far off to the side as safe as you can. Please stay on your side of the trail, even more so try not to cross over onto freshly groomed trails. The longer it sets the better riding it is for you & others. Ride Right. Ride Safely. Have fun! 🇺🇸⛄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com ❄️ #keweenaw#snowphotosPlease when behind a groomer wait for them to flash lights for you to pass, this is for everyone’s safety. When approaching a groomer try to pull off to the side as far as you or ride as far off to the side as safe as you can. Please stay on your side of the trail, even more so try not to cross over onto freshly groomed trails. The longer it sets the better riding it is for you & others. Ride Right. Ride Safely. Have fun! 🇺🇸⛄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com ❄️ @superiorsnowmobileclub @groomertracker ... See MoreSee Less
Trails were groomed Sunday night and early Monday morning. Unfortunately, grooming has been halted due to temperatures near 50 degrees and overnight rain showers on Tuesday. Trails are now in poor condition and you can expect wet spots and bare patches until we receive fresh snow. The forecast shows temperatures returning back to normal and the possibility for some light accumulation later this week.
As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
A picture is worth? How much? It’s Wednesday about 11 a.m. in downtown Frederic, 45 degrees out and all the pics below I took on my way here this morning. It rained most of the night. On the bright side they are claiming we should be getting wet slushy snow and most likely will have to plow or shovel so I am breaking the plow truck back out just to think positive. As bad as it sounds 3 or 4 inches will bring some riders out this coming weekend if we really get the snow they are saying. So look over the pics below and just daydream. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will climb decently on this Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Clouds increase tonight, and snow is likely late tonight into Monday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely in eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan, with an inch or less in northern lower Michigan. The midweek period looks quiet again, though with colder temperatures, especially Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyAfter a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will climb decently on this Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Clouds increase tonight, and snow is likely late tonight into Monday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely in eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan, with an inch or less in northern lower Michigan. The midweek period looks quiet again, though with colder temperatures, especially Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Another perfect day for riding in northern michigan. Temp has made it to 25 and sled traffic has been steady. The Swamp has been busy all day and its saturday and that makes me think about Frederic Inn prime rib. Went down to Houghton Lake last night for the second friday night at Tip Up Town. I havent been down there in 30 years or probably more. Once a year the State Police come thru Frederic on the train to catch riders doing rail road trespass which can be as simple as being to close to the tracks so the moral of the story is STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACKS. Usually the train has a MSP sign on it but it did not today but I did see a sheriff car following along on old 27. They have been thru twice this afternoon and it was just 2 engines which never happens any other time. Not to much else to say. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
Another perfect day for riding in northern michigan. Temp has made it to 25 and sled traffic has been steady. The Swamp has been busy all day and its saturday and that makes me think about Frederic…
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan will see a quiet weekend, with temperatures gradually recovering out of the recent deep freeze. Our next good chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday; this may impact the forecast you get from your local groundhog. Quiet but somewhat cooler weather returns for Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyNorthern Michigan will see a quiet weekend, with temperatures gradually recovering out of the recent deep freeze. Our next good chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday; this may impact the forecast you get from your local groundhog. Quiet but somewhat cooler weather returns for Tuesday. #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> The daytime temps have been running 12 to 16 degrees all week and are gonna raise a bit next week but the great part is there is no melting going on and trails are good most everywhere. This has been a busy friday as I keep thinking its saturday. This whole season has brought in alot of people that havent been in here in years. That part is fun to see all of these past customers and memories I have with them. Little kids from years ago that are grown and bringing in their families. Bob Compton from south of Jackson who always says I need men sized shirts in here. He made an apperance here today after a many year absense. Not supposed to be much snow this weekend so get out and ride and enjoy it. The pic below is a regular who has a place near here in Frederic, I never remember his name but he was by yesterday to show off his new sled. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
The daytime temps have been running 12 to 16 degrees all week and are gonna raise a bit next week but the great part is there is no melting going on and trails are good most everywhere. This has be…
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> It was a great start to the day in Frederic on tuesday morning. Wertz Warriors were in town at the Swamp for their annual stop and fund raiser for Special Olympics. Julie put out a great breakfast srpead for all of them as they were all getting to spend another day on the trail heading towards the Winter Special Olympics. They have as many people in support vehicles as they do riders. Always a great site to see. After they left at 9:30 I came back over to Sledheads to get ready to go ride to Lewiston and then 3 guys Scott, Jeff and Pat came in and said they were going to ride to the bridge. So much for Lewiston, Ten minutes later I had my closed sign up and we were on our way to the bridge. Stopped at Breakers in Topinabee for hot chocolate and then up thru Cheboygan to Maknaw City for lunch at the Keyhole and then off to Pellston and Alanson with a pit stop at Josh’s at Spankys. It was getting close to dark so we made our way thru back to Indian River. The guys had rented a motel in INdian River and I left them and back to Frederic. Another nice 170 mile day. Trails are the best they have been in years and they were flat like a table all day. It doesnt happen like that very often and this seems to be the year with no snirt sor far. I like that part too. All pics below are from yesterdays events and ride. It was a good ride with those 3 guys and I am glad they stopped in. They should be back here in Frederic later today as they parked their truck out back. It supposed to be minus 15 degrees tonight so button up. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
It was a great start to the day in Frederic on tuesday morning. Wertz Warriors were in town at the Swamp for their annual stop and fund raiser for Special Olympics. Julie put out a great breakfast …
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Bitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyBitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread. ... See MoreSee Less
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