Conditions and operations info Snow Report

Snow Report

March 28, 2024

Last Updated 8:03 AM

CURRENT TEMPS

29°F -2°C

HEATHER MEADOWS

26°F -3°C

PAN DOME

OBSERVED CONDITIONS

Winds

Calm

WEATHER

Snowing

SLOPE CONDITIONS

Powder/packed powder

SNOWFALL

3 7cm

NEW SNOW

8 20cm

24 HR

11 27cm

48 HR

SNOWBASE

HEATHER
MEADOWS

104 264cm

124 315cm

PAN
DOME

ELEVATIONS:

  • PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
  • HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
  • WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT

Advisories

Ski Area Closed Advisory

SKI AREA TEMPORARILY CLOSED

SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date

  • FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
  • MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
  • The ski area exists on National Forest land and should you choose to enter this area, you are entering UNCONTROLLED, UNPATROLLED NATIONAL FOREST AREA ZONE and IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
  • DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
  • This is a partial list. read full Advisory here!

Unusually Cold Temperatures

To reduce risk of frostbite or hypothermia, cover exposed skin, dress in protective clothing layers, take frequent warming breaks. Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia.

Deep Snow Advisory

Deep Snow & Tree Well Advisory

Snow suffocation hazard due to deep snow immersion and/or tree wells may exist

  • AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
  • NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
  • (360) 300-7070
  • Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
  • Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Condtions Advisory

Icy Conditions Advisory

  • USE EXTRA CAUTION
  • ICY CONDITIONS
  • Icy Conditions Exist In Some Areas
  • SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & CARE ON STEEP & SHADED AREAS
Ski Area Closed Advisory

SKI AREA CLOSED

  • FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
  • MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
  • The ski area exists on National Forest land and should you choose to enter this area, you are entering UNCONTROLLED, UNPATROLLED NATIONAL FOREST AREA ZONE and IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • TREAT THIS AREA LIKE BACKCOUNTRY AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING USING SAFE TRAVEL AND ASSESSMENT SKILLS AND HAVING APPROPRIATE RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PARTNER.
  • 1. AVALANCHES may occur at any time, EXTREME CLIFF AREAS and other mountain hazards exist at all times and hazards are not marked.
  • 2. The ski area is NOT CONTROLLED FOR AVALANCHES.
  • 3. NO SKI AREA MEDICAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL OR SKI PATROL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
  • 4. Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • 5. No bicycle or motorized vehicle access at any time.
  • 6. Ski area work may be performed at any time, including but not limited to heavy equipment use, vehicle operation, chairlift maintenance operations, ski run maintenance and facility maintenance. It is your responsibility to stay away from, and not interfere with, any equipment, machinery, or work zones. DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
  • 7. 911 and/or Search and Rescue response is typically a minimum of hours away at best. Emergency response may not be possible.
  • 8. Signage is not in place.
Variable Snow Base Advisory

Variable Snow Base Advisory

  • USE EXTRA CAUTION
  • VARIABLE SNOW BASE
  • Possible creeks, rocks, sticks, sudden variations in terrain, snow, sub-terrain, steep dips and other hazards and obstacles
  • Snow base and conditions vary with elevation, terrain, aspect and usage.
  • SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & AWARENESS
Advisory_Extreme

NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory

  • Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
  • BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
  • 5 Extreme : AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
  • Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
  • May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
Advisory_High

NWAC High Avalanche Advisory

  • Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
  • BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
  • 4 High : Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain NOT recommended.
  • Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
  • May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
  • Visit NWAC website for full information.
Treewell Hazard Advisory

Tree Well Hazard Advisory

  • Snow suffocation hazard due to tree wells may exist
  • AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
  • NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
  • (360) 300-7070
  • Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
  • Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain

We hope you got a chance to come up yesterday to enjoy some springtime fresh snow and fun pow turns!  It's looking wintery here again, with snowy trees and Mount Shuksan covered in white, but we’re expecting the stormy weather to fizzle out.  We see clearing skies in the forecast and the Easter weekend is looking like beautiful sunshine.  The slopes are in outstanding condition with the new snow we’ve received, and the abundant sunshine this weekend will take care of all your vitamin D needs.

Mark your calendars now if you haven’t already, because Mt Baker is hosting the original, slope-side Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th!  Our Golden Egg Hunt gives you a chance at winning one of two Mt Baker 2024-25 Season Pass if you are able to decipher our clues and determine their super secret hiding locations.  This is a golden opportunity that you will not want to miss!  There will be kids egg hunts happening on Saturday as well, off of Chairs 2 & 3.  If you’re looking for more information, take a peek at our Golden Egg Hunt page for details!

Daily Operations

White Salmon Base Area only · 9:00am-3:45pm

Lift Status

No reservations needed

White Salmon/Shuksan Side Status
Chair 5 Open
Chair 7 Open
Chair 8 Open
White Salmon
Handle Tow (HT-2)
Open
Heather Meadows/Pan Dome Status
Chair 1 Closed
Chair 2 Closed
Chair 3/4 Open
Chair 6 Open
Heather Meadows
Handle Tow (HT-1)
Closed

Parking & Lodge Operations

Facility Heather MeadowsBase Area White SalmonBase Area Raven HutMid-Mountain Lodge
Lodges Closed Open Open
Parking Lot Open 7am - 11pm Open 7am - 10pm Not Applicable
HWY Parking 542 Open 7am - 7pm Not Applicable
Overnight Parking Limited availability, reservations required Limited availability, reservations required Not Applicable