Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/26
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 12/26
Thought I’d give everyone some added trail info from todays grooming. From Mohawk to Dollar Bay is in pretty good condition with some thin spots closer to Mohawk. Trail 3 from the bridge to Dollar Bay is thin but rideable. Going north our guys said they pretty much ran out of snow in Copper Harbor but for the most part the trail was fair. Keep in mind this is early season and we need more snow. Good thing most all of the water holes have frooze up but still be careful when runing in those low spots. As of right now our plan is to get my machine across the bridge on Monday so Charlie and I can start running Toivola to Houghton.
☠Stretch
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Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
December 24
Snowfall & Weather
Houghton County has received a total of 51.5″ of snow for the season and Keweenaw County has received 41.3″ of snow for the season.* We received 4-6″ of snow last night with another 4-8″ on the way!
Today’s forecast: Snow showers. Accumulations 4-8”. High 12F. Low 10F.
Christmas Day: Snow showers in the evening. Accumulation less than an inch. High 21F. Low 19F.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 22F. Low 17F.
Sunday: Snow showers. Accumulation 1”. High 24F. Low 9F.
Monday: Snow showers. High 12F. Low 10F.
Snowmobile Trail Conditions
Snowmobile trails are in early season condition throughout the Keweenaw. Up to 12 inches of snow on the ground. Watch out for rocks, wet spots, and other impediments as snow levels are low.
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.
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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
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video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
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
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!
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.
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
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 
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN
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
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
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.
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