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Benzie Area Trail Report – 01/19

BENZIE / MANISTEE UPDATE via Benzie Manistee Snowbirds – 01/19

Very little base, not enough snow to groom. We need snow before we consider our trails rideable. We will update once we get snow…

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Monday January 19th, 2026 - 4:53 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHeavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Sunday January 18th, 2026 - 4:19 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHeavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:47 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> While snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWhile snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> While snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:13 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAccumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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January 19, 2021 |

Ontonagon Trail Report – 01/19

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP – 01/19

Grooming again in the north country, over half of our 109 miles were hit tonight, trail 13, 101, lake of the clouds and south boundary rd are in good shape, trail 12, 137 and trail 1 are poor but rideable with the fresh 3″ of snow, hopefully we keep getting Lake effect snow, groomers will be out every night now!!:)

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Monday January 19th, 2026 - 4:52 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and blowing snow today will result in near blizzard like conditions for many areas. This will create hazardous and dangerous travel, especially this morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are also expected, especially tonight into Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and blowing snow today will result in near blizzard like conditions for many areas. This will create hazardous and dangerous travel, especially this morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are also expected, especially tonight into Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Monday January 19th, 2026 - 4:24 am

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IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Shawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.
It’s a beautiful night for a ride!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #westernup #snowphotosShawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.

Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.

It’s a beautiful night for a ride!

Ride safe, friends!

Kami
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IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Shawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley. 
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails. 
It’s a beautiful night for a ride! 
Ride safe, friends!
Kami 
GRTA Secretary #westernup #snowphotos

Sunday January 18th, 2026 - 4:16 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Sunday January 18th, 2026 - 1:03 pm

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WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
upthunderriders.org/ #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotosUPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
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WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
https://upthunderriders.org/ #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:46 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:54 am

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WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/17/26-Groomer Steve and Jeff went out last night. The trails our the best they’ve been in a while. Our base keeps building, the trails are smooth and the ride is awesome. ALL OUR TRAILS OUR TWO WAY TRAILS! BE PREPARED FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/17/26-Groomer Steve and Jeff went out last night. The trails our the best they’ve been in a while. Our base keeps building, the trails are smooth and the ride is awesome.  ALL OUR TRAILS OUR TWO WAY TRAILS! BE PREPARED FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotosImage attachment

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:38 am

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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-16-26.
Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temp's were pretty consistent around 24° and we're still under a winter storm warning..
The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosBergland Area Groomer's report for 1-16-26.
Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temp's were pretty consistent around 24° and we're still under a winter storm warning..
The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️

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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomers report for 1-16-26.
 Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temps were pretty consistent around 24° and were still under a winter storm warning..
 The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:34 am

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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> ❄️DA LAST STORM MET DA EXPECTATIONS❄️
We received 12in at 9am here at HNCA White Pine/Ontonagon location, with the heaviest snows said to fall today, yet! We have a sensational trail base and deep snow pack off trail! Even Ontonagon got hammered with fresh snow!! The riding season continues to improve with trails completely filling back in! Come up and ride!! If you don't have your rental machine booked for the first half of February yet, contact us immediately! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment
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