KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 2/02
Trevor and Joanne Van Berkom have been UP riding the Keweenaw this week and couldn’t have had better timing as far as conditions are concerned. They are staying at the The Trailside Lodge on Trail 17 in Calumet! Joanne said, “ we are loving our stay here!! So close to everything and awesome customer service!” Trevor shared these photos with us after their ride today and said, “We had our best day of snowmobiling EVER today!
Beautiful snow-covered trails through pine and cedar tree forests and along the top spine of the Brockway Mountains. We met some friendly snowmobilers along the way and helped a lone stranded rider to safety when his sled got stuck off the side of the trail. 91 miles on the day but who is counting!”
Trevor and Joanne have also shared a great lunch at Eagle Harbor Inn and lunch at Roy’s Pasties & Bakery. Trevor said, “they do pasties and snow well up here!”
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos Trevor and Joanne! We are S❄️ happy you are enjoying your trip!
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club 2/01
We may have had a slow 🐢 start to this season but seriously couldn’t ask for better conditions now! 👏❄️ The LES guns were initiated with the deep freeze, winds and fact that Lake Superior was pretty much wide open and they seem to be stuck in the “on” position! The Keweenaw trails are in EXCELLENT condition!
⚠️ Trail 122 is open from the junction of trail 3/122 ONLY to Sawmill Rd – the entrance to the Valley Sno Drifters trail to Dreamland Restaurant & Bar – take a trip out to Dreamland on this awesome club trail!
🚫Trail 122 past Sawmill Rd towards trail 124/Gay is still temporarily closed for logging! Please do NOT attempt to ride this section of trail! You can still access Gay via trail 124 and trail 133!
🚫Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden is closed as is Trails 120/121 the Freda Loop due to the Fathers Day Flood of 2018. Trail 3 reconstruction is expected to be completed and opened back up by the start of the 2023/24 season! You can still access Lake Linden via trail 17/3 and DOLLAR bay via trail 3 out of Hancock
👏Trail 133 (previously too wet and low on snow) is now being groomed as part of the regular rotation.
The trail to High Rock Bay was groomed and the water hole filled in and closed up last weekend. It has not been groomed since as groomers wanted to make sure they wouldn’t break the hole back open so the trail has some moguls now until it is groomed again. Still 💯 worth the ride out to see the beautiful view!
✅We highly recommend downloading the Groomer Tracker app and subscribing to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club trail system to receive up to the moment grooming information. There is a nominal $10 for this, however $5 comes directly back to the club to support grooming operations! This is a win/win for the club and riders! Help support the clubs where you ride! PLEASE ride right, ride sober and stop at ALL stop signs. The UP and Wisconsin have had too many fatalities already this season!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo#straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo#straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> We hit the 200” mark here in Twin Lakes Mi That’s over 16.5 feet of snow for the season Let that sink in, with not even half the season over yet Keep an eye on the snow right here live on the Shackiecam 24/7 video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
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
Every inch counts and our snow conditions keep improving! We received about 3 – 4 inches of fresh snow over the weekend and there has been light accummulation throughout the week. Groomers have been running daily in preparation of our Michigan Snowmobile Festival and shared that the trails are going to be the best they have been all year – flat, tight and fast! Be safe, respectful of your fellow snowmobilers and enjoy the ride!
As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
Still cold but no new snow overnight, predictions are for some more tonight, this should bring us a decent weekend of riding…..dont get to excited cause they are predicting rain next tues and wednesday. I did just have two guys from ohio in that rode to the bridge yesterday and said it was a decent ride. Thats good news cause the wertz warriors called yesterday wondering if anyone had rode up there plus they were wondering if anyone had rode to the bridge from Johannesburg. If you did please give me a call and let me know how it was. They are going to check with me later on today. So todays pics are all from Wertz Warriors at the swamp for their early morning stop and breakfast over there. Julie, Rob and the crew whipped up an incredible breakfast for the guys and she gave them a nice donation all to go to support Special Olympics. They ended their day at the Special Olympics in Traverse City and gave rides to all the kids there.
Years ago Mark Fidrych from the Tigers was a popular draw, this year they have Luther Bradley from the Lions with them. Bonus its 11 a.m. now and snowing big flakes in Frederic……MO MO NAH CHEE CHEE NAH. Please ride safely and thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyLight snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less
JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update: Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76. NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon. Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today. If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it. New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow. If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week. Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion. Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley#gaylord#petoskey... See MoreSee Less
FREDERIC -GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Just a dusting of new. snow overnight in Frederic, nice temp at 22 degrees. Sled traffic was slow around Frederic on sunday but people having a good time. Supposed to be a little warmer all week but turn colder next weekend. Sorry I dont even have any pics from yesterday. Thanks for checking in. I am hoping to go for a nice ride this week. Thanks for checking in. Pete #frederic #gaylord... See MoreSee Less
Just a dusting of new. snow overnight in Frederic, nice temp at 22 degrees. Sled traffic was slow around Frederic on sunday but people having a good time. Supposed to be a little warmer all week bu…
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…
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