KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 12/28
Today’s report for going north of Mohawk is not a good report. The further you go the worse it gets. The groomer cant get in on 130 Eagle River / Eagle Harbor until we get more snow. Also it’s real thin going up Brockway and High Rock 130/134 there’s not a lot to work with. Our guys are doing the best they can with the little snow they have.
So be careful and watch out for the groomers we are out every day running all 4 machines.
☠Stretch
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Lake effect snow is falling…. Trails are looking good…. snow is a little thinner as you head north….
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Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
December 28
Snowfall & Weather
Houghton County has received a total of 61.4″ of snow for the season and Keweenaw County has received 48.3″ of snow for the season.*
Today: Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for northern Houghton county. Lake effect snow of 2”-5”. High 21F. Low 10F. •
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy/PM snow showers. Accumulations 1-3”. High 21F. Low 17F. •
Wednesday: Snow showers. Accumulation 1”. High 26F. Low 20F. •
Thursday: Cloudy. High 24F. Low 9F. •
Friday: Cloudy. High 27F. Low 23F.
Snowmobile Trail Conditions
Snowmobile trails are in early season condition throughout the Keweenaw. Groomers are out brushing and panning the trails. Up to 14 inches of snow on the ground. Watch out for rocks, wet spots and other impediments as snow levels are low. High Rock and Brockway Mountain are not open yet due to low snow.
MDNR Trail 133 is closed but has signed reroutes and MDNR Trail 134 to Copper Harbor is OPEN.
Trail Closures: The trail section from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden (a portion of Trail 3) and the Freda Trail (Trails 121 & 120) will be closed the entire season for repair.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 19 January 2026 We received another 6.5 inches this morning and it's still snowing at 10:00am. Pretty much white out conditions all morning and it's still very poor visibility. Stay warm it's only 1° right now. I thought I'd share a few picks from my ride down 109 yesterday while I grooming. ☠️ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge >> ❄️ Conditions are as good as they get right now! Trails are being groomed nightly and it seems it hasn’t stopped snowing in days! This picture was taken this morning on top of Brockway Mountian! ❄️ We have snowmobile rentals and rooms available! Head to our website to book now! #keweenaw#snowphotos❄️ Conditions are as good as they get right now! Trails are being groomed nightly and it seems it hasn’t stopped snowing in days! This picture was taken this morning on top of Brockway Mountian! ❄️
We have snowmobile rentals and rooms available! Head to our website to book now! ... 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 #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
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 For the first time since the 2018 Fathers Day flood, our team was able to open and groom the Freda Loop! There are still some wet spots and many sticks (early season conditions on this trail) but it’s OPEN y’all! Shoutout to the guys from the South Range Snowmobile Club who assisted yesterday in cutting the down trees and getting it prepped for the team to pack in today! Please note the “spur” to Freda is NOT repaired and NOT open or accessible! #keweenaw#snowphotosHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 For the first time since the 2018 Fathers Day flood, our team was able to open and groom the Freda Loop! There are still some wet spots and many sticks (early season conditions on this trail) but it’s OPEN y’all! Shoutout to the guys from the South Range Snowmobile Club who assisted yesterday in cutting the down trees and getting it prepped for the team to pack in today! Please note the “spur” to Freda is NOT repaired and NOT open or accessible! #keweenawtrails #keweenawsnowmobileclub #visitkeweenaw #upperpenninsulatrails ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> With 3” of new snow it brings our total to 133.35” for the season and a total current depth here in Twin Lakes to 33” I can personally say that it seems like quite a bit more deep in the woods seeing some mounds on stumps etc… It looks like some significant snows will move in again tonight, so keep an eye on the Shackiecam for 24/7 live streaming coverage Feel free to share or save the livestream link for quick access Right here on the southern Shores of beautiful Lake Roland right here in twin Lakes  video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN#keweenawWith 3” of new snow it brings our total to 133.35” for the season and a total current depth here in Twin Lakes to 33” I can personally say that it seems like quite a bit more deep in the woods seeing some mounds on stumps etc… It looks like some significant snows will move in again tonight, so keep an eye on the Shackiecam for 24/7 live streaming coverage Feel free to share or save the livestream link for quick access Right here on the southern Shores of beautiful Lake Roland right here in twin Lakes 
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
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> W❄️W! What an amazing week it has been on the trails! The first half of the week was unusually quiet as far as traffic and the trails seriously couldn’t have been better! As we move into the weekend, traffic is definitely picking up but trails have still been in great shape! Huge thank you to all of the clubs and groomer operators! Ryan Bennet and Nikki McGill set out to enjoy some of the trails this morning from Krupps Resort and they weren’t disappointed! Ryan shared these photos with us and said, “Have had a GREAT day so far! Ran down 3 to 12, over to 174 down to Sidnaw. Back up 109 through the Sturgeon River Gorge, ran up to Church in the Valley Bar. Will be taking 109 back to Twin Lakes. What a great 160+ mile day!” This weekend and upcoming week’s forecast includes fresh snow and colder temps each day! Just what ever sledder ordered! Thanks for sharing Ryan! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 17 January 2026 MEET & GREET TODAY We got 6 inches of fresh Pow last night and it supposed to continue all day long. So stop in the South Range Pub - Michigan today and enjoy good food and meet Stretch. He'll be there all day starting around 1:00. #keweenaw#snowphotos17 January 2026 MEET & GREET TODAY We got 6 inches of fresh Pow last night and it's supposed to continue all day long. So stop in the South Range Pub - Michigan today and enjoy good food and meet Stretch. He'll be there all day starting around 1:00. ... See MoreSee Less
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA – 12/27
TRAIL REPORT – Sunday, 12/27/2020
NO SNOW – NO CHANGES
This measurement was taken yesterday in Shingleton, some areas have more. A few riders are out but you can see they are running the gravel underneath. We might see a few inches of Lake Effect Snow over the next day or so but no substantial amounts listed. Hope for the best and continue the snow dances. Still in a waiting game so stay tuned as we keep you up to date with the trail and grooming status. Fully Detailed Report from yesterday here: https://www.algersorva.com/trailreport/12-26-2020/
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TRAIL REPORT – Saturday, 12/26/2020
LAKE EFFECT SNOW ENGINE SPUTTERING
We did get 4 to 5 inches of snowfall over the last few days but still not enough to do anything productive. Lake Effect Snow is scattered throughout the 10 day forecast but no substantial amounts listed. Weather forecast changes day by day and all we can do is hope for the best and continue the snow dances. Still in a waiting game so stay tuned as we keep you up to date with the trail and grooming status. Fully Detailed Report here: https://www.algersorva.com/trailreport/12-26-2020/
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 >> 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