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.
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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.
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. 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!
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. Save the link. video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT ☠️ 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. Save the link. video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT ☠️ Stretch ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> We are just one week away from December 1st - the start of the 2024/25 season! 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... See MoreSee Less
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. 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 ... See MoreSee Less
UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> The 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#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
UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Happy Monday! ❄️❄️❄️ It's currently snowing in Mass City!! We are ready! ☃️ I'll keep you posted on it's progress. A Reminder: Membership renewals for this upcoming season are currently due. Please renew today! Much appreciated! #keweenaw#westernupHappy Monday! ❄️❄️❄️ It's currently snowing in Mass City!! We are ready! ☃️ I'll keep you posted on it's progress. A Reminder: Membership renewals for this upcoming season are currently due. Please renew today! Much appreciated! ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~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. #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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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. 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. 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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. 🌞
FROM The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Just wind and rain here in Mass City! 🙁 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 ... See MoreSee Less