KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 1/1/2021
Watched the sun rise as I left the barn this morning. No fresh snow in 2 days now but its staying cold at 11° this morning. Trail 3 from Atlantic Mine to Dollar Bay was in pretty good shape. Other than along the canal and under the bridge was pretty wooped up. Heading south to Toivola is in very good shape due to more snow. I’ll be out tomorrow with another trainee.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 01/01
TRAIL REPORT NORTH OF HOUGHTON
1/1/21
First of all, Happy New Year to all! Sorry for no update yesterday, groomers were out in full force all day!
Trail 3 from Mohawk to Clear Lake is in decent early season shape. TRAIL 3 IS OPEN FROM CLEAR LAKE JUNCTION OVER BROCKWAY MOUNTAIN! Gates are open but conditions are thin.
Trail 124 remains closed for logging.
Trail 122 to Gay is thin to fair, with some water hazards operators are working to repair.
Trail 130 to Eagle River/Eagle Harbor was groomed for the first time yesterday, conditions were fair with a good amount of snow in the higher elevations, but thinning near the lakeshore.
Trails 134/135 to Copper Harbor, 134 would be the best choice for traveling to Copper Harbor, as 135 needs more snow for better conditions. 134 to High Rock is being groomed today but early reports are more snow is needed.
Trail 132 East/West to Lac La Belle are in good early season conditions.
Trail 17 from Mohawk to Hancock is in fair early season condition, with thinner spots between Kearsarge and Mohawk.
All trails are still in early season shape and bumpy in spots due to high traffic. Ride Carefully and enjoy!
Also for those not familiar with the regulations, ANY WHEELED VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED ON TRAIL. We have had two incidents of cars on our trails already this year!
Stay safe, stay right.
-Justin …
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/01
What an amazing view for Cathy Rowe out with husband, Groomer Operator Glenn Rowe
sharing this New Year’s Day with him in the machine providing beautiful trails for everyone!
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12/31
Today was another great day riding Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula
! It may still be early season conditions but the trails are beginning to shape up nicely. Groomer Operators really moved all that fresh snow that fell yesterday to lay down some nice trail conditions.
If you have been able to ride already this season please share some of your photos with us in the comments.
If you are not up here riding now….. do you have your first trip booked?
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Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
December 28
Snowfall & Weather
Houghton County has received a total of 61.4″ of snow for the season and Keweenaw County has received 48.3″ of snow for the season.*
Today: Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for northern Houghton county. Lake effect snow of 2”-5”. High 21F. Low 10F. •
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy/PM snow showers. Accumulations 1-3”. High 21F. Low 17F. •
Wednesday: Snow showers. Accumulation 1”. High 26F. Low 20F. •
Thursday: Cloudy. High 24F. Low 9F. •
Friday: Cloudy. High 27F. Low 23F.
Snowmobile Trail Conditions
Snowmobile trails are in early season condition throughout the Keweenaw. Groomers are out brushing and panning the trails. Up to 14 inches of snow on the ground. Watch out for rocks, wet spots and other impediments as snow levels are low. High Rock and Brockway Mountain are not open yet due to low snow.
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.
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
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 ☠️ Stretch #keweenaw#snowphotosGassed up and ready to ride. So stop saying it's over when it's not over yet. Lol ☠️ Stretch ... See MoreSee Less
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! 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!