Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails snow report
Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails in British Columbia offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels, with the best trails being the 10 km Diamond Loop and the 5 km Ruby Loop. An interesting fact is that the trails were originally built by a group of local volunteers in the 1960s. For beginners, the 2.5 km Sapphire Loop is recommended. The best apres ski bar is the Moose Lounge, located in the nearby town of Nelson, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious drinks.
Terrain mix: Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails is located in the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. The ski resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Selkirk Mountains and the Purcell Mountains. The terrain at Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails is characterized by rolling hills, gentle slopes, and densely forested areas, making it a popular destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts. The resort also features a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
Where does the snow data for Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Jewel Lake Cross Country Ski Trails.