Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/30
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western Up Trail Reports…. I finally got a day off so I just had to video Justin Rogan covering my end today. Looks like some Cold weather Sat. Sun. with snow in the forecast. We did pick up a little over 5″ the last couple days but with high traffic it’s hard to keep the trails in tip top shape. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports…. It has been an incredibly busy week riding Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula! Heavy traffic and low snowfall amounts have definitely affected the quality of trails over the course of the week. The groomer operators worked hard all day Monday getting the Portage Lake Lift Bridge opened for snowmobile crossing. Tuesday they were able to fully open trail 122 for the first time this season. Wednesday and Thursday Trail Boss Scott Heikkinen and crew of groomer operators worked tirelessly attempting to keep machines operating and provide the best possible trails they could. Chris Kopacz was up for his first trip of the season and shared these photos and comments about his trip with us – “Well the riding is completed for this trip to the UP. 463 miles total in. We made it to some great places as well. Trails were good considering the lack of snow and HEAVY traffic. Groomers were out doing the best they could. Can’t wait till the next trip up! The Keweenaw and the UP are such a magical place!” I agree with you 💯 percent Chris – the Keweenaw IS a magical place! Thank you for taking the time to share photos and comments with us from your trip! <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 30 January 2026 KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 29 January 2026 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 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect lake effect snow showers today in the north to northwest wind snowbelts. Temperatures will start out cold with wind chills below -20F in the far eastern U.P. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin in these conditions. Stay warm and drive slow on ice and snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea 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 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect continues tonight, with the heaviest snow likely to focus into the Munising area overnight. Dangerous cold conditions are also expected across the eastern U.P. tonight into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 27 January 2026 WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Additional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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We've been busy setting up everything for tomorrow's Backcountry Village big event. Gates will open around 9am, ride out at 2pm, and the the freestyle show at 4pm. Come visit the Western UP Trail Reports booth just to the left of the stage.
Also I've included a map in the comments of how to ride in from the trail in South Range.
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Looks like Saturday is going to be the nicest day in the past 2 weeks, 20° and partly cloudy. So if you're coming up this weekend the trails are in very good shape and warmer temps.
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Another snowy day here in the Yoop and the trails are holding great.
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Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsare #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs).