Snow Report
October 30, 2026
Last Updated 12:25 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
34°F 1°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
32°F 0°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Light
WEATHER
Snowing lightly
SLOPE CONDITIONS
CLOSED
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
1″ 3cm
24 HR
12″ 30cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
7″ 18cm
13″ 33cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
The stoke is flying, along with the snowflakes! We had our first snowfall of the season last weekend and the snow has been coming down off and on this week. (Check out the photos below that the crew took Wednesday)
Our full staff training is next weekend, so we will be ready to push the start button when the stars align! We are firing up the official Snow Report next week and will be posting updates here around 10:00am daily … stay tuned.
OPENING DAY: At Mt. Baker, we rely 100% on natural snowfall and our opening day is NOT scheduled, instead it is dependent on a couple of factors:
Snowfall: depending on the quality and density of the snowpack the amount needed to open can vary from 20 inches to 40 inches of base.
Forecast: a favorable short-term forecast (i.e. the snowpack not getting washed away by rain or a warmup right after opening)
Our full staff training is next weekend, so we will be ready to push the start button after that, when the snowfall and forecast align!
Photos: Wednesday Oct. 28, 2026
BAKER MOUNTAIN SHOP IN BELLINGHAM
OPEN THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS
Mt. Baker’s first seasonal shop is OPEN in Barkley Village this fall through the holiday season!
Shop winter gear plus the latest custom Baker items including sweatshirts, tee shirts, hats, stickers, and of course our 2026-27 Limited Edition Passholder merch line. While you’re there, you can also pick up a Mt. Baker Gift Card.
MULTI-WEEK LESSON PROGRAMS
Participants in our 2025-26 programs who meet the program requirements, AND returning 25-26 Mt. Baker season passholders, are eligible to register for this season's Instruction Programs during the Priority Registration Window, from September 9 - 30. Open registration begins October 5.
View our MULTI-WEEK LESSON PROGRAMS page for details and links to register.
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• 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. 911 and/or Search and Rescue response is typically a minimum of hours away at best. Emergency response may not be possible.
7. These policies and warnings apply to all areas within the ski area boundary. Other signage is not in place.