KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports – 01/28
I hope you were able to get up this past week and ride. The trails have taken a hit with the warm weather we’ve been seeing and things just aren’t looking good. All grooming throughout our system is on hold until it gets cold and we receive more snow. 😢 ☠️ Stretch
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A much cloudier day over the UP compared to yesterday! Light snow showers have been observed today with only a half inch so far at the office here in Negaunee Township. Despite the light nature of the snow, it has been efficient at reducing visibility, with below 1 mile visibility being reported at some locations this morning, so take caution while traveling today! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaScattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Where did you ride this week? Let us know how it was! Plans to ride this weekend? W🤩W! What a week it has been! Definitely the busiest weekday riding we have EVER seen! SO many sleds! Every other rider and employees at businesses along the trail that we talked to, said the same thing! Ben Anderson and crew, from Minnesota, were up riding this week and shared these photos with us. Ben said, “Another great trip to Michigan...trails were great in the morning and trashed by evening...never seen this many people here riding during the week but groomers still did a damn fine job!” Groomers were out last night smoothing the trails back out! Please download the Groomer Tracker app and subscribe to the club(s) where you ride! This will provide you with up to the moment grooming operations! Heading into what is certain to be another busy weekend, we would like to remind riders to Ride Right, Ride Sober, Ride Safe & Lead Right! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Isolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIsolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> Our trails took a BEATING today with the warm up, we have a full team headed out to hit everything and get it flattened back out for everyone. Please keep in mind we are seeing 100s of sleds on our grooming runs in the middle of the night - this gives very little time for things to set up. Give the guys a wave if you see them out! Thanks, The KSC Board of Directors #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Thursday January 30th Let Toivola around 10 this morning and trail 3 was already showing those nasty moguls. Trail 13 from Greenland to trail 137 was rough but it's been over 24hrs since the last groom. Trail 137 was was and flat with maybe 2 little ripples. Trail 3 back north is getting ugly quick. There's a lot of traffic for a Thursday. ☠️ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSkies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 01/25
No Grooming Tonight Thursday January 25th due to temperatures and snow condition. We will evaluate things again tomorrow evening. We need cold and snow!
Thanks,
The KSC Board
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 01/25
The difficult decision was made last night (Wednesday Jan 24th) to turn around machines and discontinue grooming operations for the evening. We were doing more damage than good, the weather is not in our favor and the snow conditions have deteriorated. We will share another update this evening when we will again try to groom and assess the situation. We want to be out there as much as you want to ride, but we cannot control Mother Nature.
Thanks,
The KSC Board
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/25
Joe Tarvis and Chad Teague shared reviews of their rides yesterday, (Wednesday 1/24/24)
Each riding in a different direction.
Joe started out this morning riding north from Calumet on trail 3 and shared some comments saying,
“Freshly groomed trail from Calumet to Brockway. One 5 mile section, just before Brockway was bumpy. Brockway Drive(Trail 3) was groomed after that section. I could see the groomer went towards Gay on 124. I’ll head through Copper Harbor, downtown, towards Lac La Belle from here.
Won’t be much of a sunrise, pretty cloudy”
Joe finished out his day of riding and provided a recap – “Here’s my last update from Brockway – from
Copper Harbor, towards High Rock was great. Went to Lac La Belle & said “hi” to Frosty. Left a little while ago on 132 towards Phoenix. Lac la belle to Phoenix is the bomb. All great trails, couple stretches from Calumet to my location, has a couple 5 mile stretches of whoopdies! It’s been a blast! Phoenix to Calumet was still holding up good on my way back. Crossed paths with light to medium amount of shedders heading north on my way back. The temperature might be actually helping by keeping the trails not so rigid. I’m done for the day. Have fun!”
Chad rode the opposite direction and said, “ Made it from Toivola to Ontonagon. Then down and over to White Pine, Lake of the Clouds, now to navigate the best path home. I’d say it was a successful day all in all. Trails were remarkably well today over this way. Pray for cold!
Not a ton of pics today but did have a nice stop at Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and got gas. Few other groups of sleds out. About 1 maybe 2 more days and things will be on hold for sure without more snow.”
Thank you so much for sharing, not only your photos, but also comments on conditions!
Please see the pinned post for yesterday’s details on conditions in addition to these reports
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A much cloudier day over the UP compared to yesterday! Light snow showers have been observed today with only a half inch so far at the office here in Negaunee Township. Despite the light nature of the snow, it has been efficient at reducing visibility, with below 1 mile visibility being reported at some locations this morning, so take caution while traveling today! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaScattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Where did you ride this week? Let us know how it was! Plans to ride this weekend? W🤩W! What a week it has been! Definitely the busiest weekday riding we have EVER seen! SO many sleds! Every other rider and employees at businesses along the trail that we talked to, said the same thing! Ben Anderson and crew, from Minnesota, were up riding this week and shared these photos with us. Ben said, “Another great trip to Michigan...trails were great in the morning and trashed by evening...never seen this many people here riding during the week but groomers still did a damn fine job!” Groomers were out last night smoothing the trails back out! Please download the Groomer Tracker app and subscribe to the club(s) where you ride! This will provide you with up to the moment grooming operations! Heading into what is certain to be another busy weekend, we would like to remind riders to Ride Right, Ride Sober, Ride Safe & Lead Right! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Isolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIsolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> Our trails took a BEATING today with the warm up, we have a full team headed out to hit everything and get it flattened back out for everyone. Please keep in mind we are seeing 100s of sleds on our grooming runs in the middle of the night - this gives very little time for things to set up. Give the guys a wave if you see them out! Thanks, The KSC Board of Directors #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Thursday January 30th Let Toivola around 10 this morning and trail 3 was already showing those nasty moguls. Trail 13 from Greenland to trail 137 was rough but it's been over 24hrs since the last groom. Trail 137 was was and flat with maybe 2 little ripples. Trail 3 back north is getting ugly quick. There's a lot of traffic for a Thursday. ☠️ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSkies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less