Advisories
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.
- View more information at www.weather.gov
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 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
- 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
- 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
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
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.
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
Well, I’ll be! Yet
another spectacular day on the mountain.
There’s nothing quite like a warm spring day in the Cascades. Everyone’s knocking on our door because we’ve
got the special cure for those winter blues.
Legend has it our jaw-dropping views and soft wall-to-wall groomers will
put a pep in your step and a big grin on your face! We’ve got bottomless vitamin D for all, so
slap on some zinc and join us at White Salmon and the Raven Hut for some
midweek magic!
We’ll be rolling our normal midweek operations this week out
of the White Salmon Base Area with Chairs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the White
Salmon Handle Tow spinning. Swing by the
Raven Hut between laps to stay hydrated throughout the day with a wide range of
cold refreshments to quench your thirst!
We’re looking at a return to some more precipitation later this week,
some come bathe in the sunshine while it lasts!
Anticipated operations for Tuesday March 19, 2024
Daily Operations
White Salmon Base Area only · 9:00am-3:45pm
Lift Status
No reservations needed
White Salmon/Shuksan Side | Status |
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Chair 5 | Open |
Chair 7 | Open |
Chair 8 | Open |
White Salmon Handle Tow (HT-2) |
Open |
Heather Meadows/Pan Dome | Status |
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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 |
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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 |
March 13 photos by Janus Kober
It was a stellar day for the events crew to build the 2024 Modified Locals & Next Gen Qualifier course! Come watch the racing action this weekend in the Natural Halfpipe. Race Info available on the Banked Slalom website.