Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 12/23
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort – Good morning Kruppers! DECEMBER 22 As of 12/22/17, the Keweenaw Peninsula has 18″ of snow on the ground and has received a total of 97″ of snow for the season. Snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open but are in early season condition. Some groomers are out panning trails and clearing hazards. More snow is needed. Any trail usage should be done with extreme caution as there is low snow cover, rocks, branches, wet areas and hazards that have not been identified. The Portage lift Bridge is open for snowmobile traffic and the mat is down. Trail 124, 132W and 133 are temporarily closed for logging. Remember when you’re out on the trails to watch out for the groomers. They have the right away. <> Visit Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau Website >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> System snow changes over to lake effect snow tonight, continuing through Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall rates will be across the western snowbelts of the west UP tonight, then the west-northwest snowbelt in the eastern UP Tuesday. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Now that we are finally getting snow you can follow it live on our web cam. The Cam is located in Toivola Michigan right off trail 3. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> We are just one week away from December 1st - the start of the 2024/25 season! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While the snow has been delayed in getting here early this morning, we are still on track to receive generally 3 to 6 inches of mostly wet snowfall across most of Upper Michigan today and tonight. Expect the transition to pure lake-effect tonight, with the lake-effect machine continuing through the rest of this week into this weekend. UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> The forecast is looking favorable UPDATE via Rousseau Bar >> Monday, November 25, 2024. We've got snow folks! UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Happy Monday! ❄️❄️❄️ Mike Lewis Robert Attkisson WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~First Polar Front Thanksgiving~ FROM Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> I need to post this image again because WOW. I can't recall the last time nearly all of the United States was forecast to be below average. FROM U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) >> Turning our attention to the end of the month🥶 FROM The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Just wind and rain here in Mass City! 🙁 Let it SNOW! KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Gassed up and ready to ride. So stop saying it's over when it's not over yet. Lol Northern Mn The lynx found some stuck Nice!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here's a map of observed snow totals from the recent storm. Snow totals ranged from little to nothing along the Superior shoreline due to the warm lake temperatures, to 2 feet plus in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Thank you to everyone who submitted reports! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The spring storm system weakens as it departs from the region today. Additional accumulations are expected around 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the high terrain of north central Upper Michigan. Dry and pleasant weather is on the way this weekend with temperatures trending to above normal by early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe spring storm system weakens as it departs from the region today. Additional accumulations are expected around 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the high terrain of north central Upper Michigan. Dry and pleasant weather is on the way this weekend with temperatures trending to above normal by early next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The ongoing spring storm will bring an additional 6-8" of wet snow to the Marquette and Baraga county highlands overnight tonight through Thursday morning. Travel could be tricky on unplowed roads or where blowing snow causes low visibility. Snow begins to taper off Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe ongoing spring storm will bring an additional 6-8" of wet snow to the Marquette and Baraga county highlands overnight tonight through Thursday morning. Travel could be tricky on unplowed roads or where blowing snow causes low visibility. Snow begins to taper off Thursday afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The strong storm continues through tonight, bringing a combination of high winds and heavy wet snow. Marquette and Baraga counties remain under Blizzard Warnings with Winter Storm Warnings elsewhere. Widespread 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph are expected across Upper Michigan. Gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph are possible along Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw. Widespread 4 to 12 inches of snow is expected, lowest in the east. Snow amounts in excess of 1 to 2 feet are expected across the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea***Blizzard Warnings have expired*** Are trail gates closed on Trail 5 from Champion up to Big Bay and other trails around there or can we still sneak out? With this much snow, we can probably can’t see the gates! Lol. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings have been issued! Blizzard warnings are in effect for Baraga and Marquette Counties. Heavy wet snow will arrive later tonight into Thursday morning as a low pressure system lifts into the Great Lakes. Strong northerly winds are expected and blowing snow is likely. Widespread 8-12 inches are forecast; higher amounts in excess of 2 feet are forecast across the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. Note: A sharp gradient in snow totals is expected just inland from the Great Lake-especially along the Lake Superior shoreline in Baraga and Marquette Counties. Wet snow combined with strong northerly winds may cause sporadic power outages. A prolonged mix of rain and snow will enable lower snow totals over the eastern sections of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea <> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
The Holiday weekend has arrived!
Kruppy knows if you have been naughty or nice so some fresh snow here in the back yard for everyone!
Not a ton but we got some new fresh pow this morning to add to our base!
Looks like we have a chance for 1-4” for the next 5 days so I say BRING IT!
Although Tuesday’s high looks to be only 0! Which is a bit cold for me!
Things will freeze up nicely tho and we can sled on!
I’ll share a short video of the snow coming down early this morning for your enjoyment!
Have a great day
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Traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday? Stay updated on the forecast as lake effect snow will continue through the week!
Updated snowfall forecasts can be found at www.weather.gov/mqt/winter #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSystem snow changes over to lake effect snow tonight, continuing through Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall rates will be across the western snowbelts of the west UP tonight, then the west-northwest snowbelt in the eastern UP Tuesday.
Traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday? Stay updated on the forecast as lake effect snow will continue through the week!
Updated snowfall forecasts can be found at www.weather.gov/mqt/winter 
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☠️ Stretch #snowphotos #keweenawNow that we are finally getting snow you can follow it live on our web cam. The Cam is located in Toivola Michigan right off trail 3.
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It’s gotta be better than last year!….. right?!?!
The forecast is starting to look a bit better… well, at least it includes some SN❄️W!
While you are waiting for the season to start and beginning to plan trips, you can follow this link to request a free snowmobile map to be mailed to you! www.visitkeweenaw.com/plan/free-area-guides/
Now, please return to doing your best cold and snow dances! ❄️💃🕺 #keweenaw
Traveling for Thanksgiving soon? Stay up to date with the forecast as lake effect snow continues into the mid-week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #soo #straitsareaWhile the snow has been delayed in getting here early this morning, we are still on track to receive generally 3 to 6 inches of mostly wet snowfall across most of Upper Michigan today and tonight. Expect the transition to pure lake-effect tonight, with the lake-effect machine continuing through the rest of this week into this weekend.
Traveling for Thanksgiving soon? Stay up to date with the forecast as lake effect snow continues into the mid-week. #906wx #miwx
Who’s ready?
We got our first inch on the road to 300”
It’s supposed to snow all week so keep an eye on it piling up on the live streaming 24/7 Shackiecam
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #snowphotos #keweenawThe forecast is looking favorable
Who’s ready?
We got our first inch on the road to 300”
It’s supposed to snow all week so keep an eye on it piling up on the live streaming 24/7 Shackiecam
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN
Happy Deer Season and Bring on Snowmobile Season! #snowphotos #keweenaw
It's currently snowing in Mass City!! We are ready! ☃️
I'll keep you posted on it's progress.
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Much appreciated! #keweenaw #westernupHappy Monday! ❄️❄️❄️
It's currently snowing in Mass City!! We are ready! ☃️
I'll keep you posted on it's progress.
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Much appreciated!
The first polar front will sweep through the Midwest on Thanksgiving day bringing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below average. Lows below zero are expected for some across the north and in the single digits down to I80. Highs this weekend will only be in the single digits and teens for areas down to I80. Dangerous wind chills of -20 degrees or colder are increasingly likely, especially north of I90. The graphic below shows the temperatures on Sunday morning.
Another polar front will move through next week bringing even colder temperatures. Expect reinforcing shots of very cold air over the next couple of weeks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity~First Polar Front Thanksgiving~
The first polar front will sweep through the Midwest on Thanksgiving day bringing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below average. Lows below zero are expected for some across the north and in the single digits down to I80. Highs this weekend will only be in the single digits and teens for areas down to I80. Dangerous wind chills of -20 degrees or colder are increasingly likely, especially north of I90. The graphic below shows the temperatures on Sunday morning.
Another polar front will move through next week bringing even colder temperatures. Expect reinforcing shots of very cold air over the next couple of weeks.
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Before anyone gets on the "SEE CLIMATE CHANGE IS FAKE" train... one of these below average maps DOES NOT negate the other 500 above average ones. Trends, folks. Trends. Nothing is a straight line. The warming temperature trend line is full of peaks and valleys with an overall increasing trend. 🙂 #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylord #cadillac #traversecityI need to post this image again because WOW. I can't recall the last time nearly all of the United States was forecast to be below average.
Before anyone gets on the "SEE CLIMATE CHANGE IS FAKE" train... one of these below average maps DOES NOT negate the other 500 above average ones. Trends, folks. Trends. Nothing is a straight line. The warming temperature trend line is full of peaks and valleys with an overall increasing trend. 🙂
After Thanksgiving, a large portion of the U.S. will likely see below normal temperatures into early December. And of course, there's southern Florida. 🌞
cpc.ncep.noaa.gov #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylord #benzie #traversecityTurning our attention to the end of the month🥶
After Thanksgiving, a large portion of the U.S. will likely see below normal temperatures into early December. And of course, there's southern Florida. 🌞
cpc.ncep.noaa.gov
We wish to thank Jim F. for removing 5 large trees off of Trail 3 yesterday! Unfortunately there may be more after today's wind. #ontonagon #keweenaw #westernup #miweather
☠️ Stretch #keweenaw #snowphotosGassed up and ready to ride. So stop saying it's over when it's not over yet. Lol
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Text listing of reports: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere's a map of observed snow totals from the recent storm. Snow totals ranged from little to nothing along the Superior shoreline due to the warm lake temperatures, to 2 feet plus in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Thank you to everyone who submitted reports!
Text listing of reports: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMQT&e=202404041634
The strong storm continues through tonight, bringing a combination of high winds and heavy wet snow. Marquette and Baraga counties remain under Blizzard Warnings with Winter Storm Warnings elsewhere. Widespread 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph are expected across Upper Michigan. Gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph are possible along Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw. Widespread 4 to 12 inches of snow is expected, lowest in the east. Snow amounts in excess of 1 to 2 feet are expected across the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. #906wx #MIwx Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook