Summit Lake snow report
Summit Lake
Summit Lake Ski Resort in British Columbia offers a small but challenging ski area with some of the best trails for experienced skiers. The resort has a fascinating history as it was founded in 1924 by a group of mining engineers who wanted to create a ski area for their families. For beginners, the bunny slope is a great choice, and for intermediate skiers, the Snake Trail provides a fun challenge. The best apres ski bar is the Summit Lake Lodge, where visitors can enjoy a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks.
Terrain mix: Pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Summit Lake Ski Resort in British Columbia include:
1. The Cariboo Mountains: The resort is located within the Cariboo Mountains, which offer a stunning backdrop and a variety of skiing terrain.
2. Summit Lake Mountain: The resort is named after Summit Lake Mountain, which is a prominent peak in the area. It offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
3. Powder Fields: The resort is known for its deep powder snow, which makes for excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions.
4. Gladed Runs: The resort features several gladed runs, which are tree-lined slopes that offer a unique skiing experience.
5. Alpine Bowls: The resort also offers access to alpine bowls, which are large, open areas above the treeline that provide incredible views and exciting skiing opportunities.
Overall, Summit Lake Ski Resort offers a variety of mountain ranges and aspects that cater to skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
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 Summit Lake -- 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 Summit Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Summit Lake reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Summit Lake
Where does the snow data for Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake?
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 Summit Lake?
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 Summit Lake.