We are currently in a stretch of clear weather with inversions, which means sunny days and warmer on the mountain than down in town. Make your plans for the next few days to come enjoy the great weather. There should also be some clear nights up ahead, which is great for stargazing if you aren’t in a hurry to get off the mountain.
There are some fun up-and-coming events to plan ahead for at Mt. Baker including our spring break April 6-10. We will have a ton of special events integrated with our overnight camping. For those of you who’d like to book an overnight reservation on the hill for the spring break campout, reservations will open on February 17.
For the Valentine’s Day fans, we will be hosting our VALENTENT this year on February 14. There’s nothing more romantic than gorgeous views, hot chocolate, and quality time on the snow with someone you love, meeting new friends, or taking a pic in the BIG red heart!
For the storm watchers, there is a possibility of snow and low temps in the future, but the forecasters have it jumping around, so keep an eye out with your favorite forecast! But for now, enjoy that warm sunshine while it lasts and we’ll see you soon!
Shuksan Beach Party – Jan. 17 – by Janus Kober
Find more Beach Party photos on our Gallery
Anticipated Operations For
Thursday
January 22, 2026
Mountain Operations
Off-Peak Lift ticket pricing
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Parking & Services
White Salmon
Base Area
Milepost 52
Heather Meadows
Base Area
Milepost 54
All services will be based out of White Salmon Base Area today
Advisories
Area Closed
SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- 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!
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 Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) due to tree wells and/or deep snow immersion may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or DEEP SNOW HAZARDS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Conditions Advisory
- ICY CONDITIONS EXIST IN SOME AREAS
- Ski and ride and choose your route with EXTRA CAUTION and within your ability to navigate the conditions.
Variable Snow Base Advisory
- Various hazards may exist, such as: hidden or exposed creeks, rocks, sticks, wood, holes, subsurface hazards, steep dips, and sudden variations in terrain & snow, and other hazards and obstacles.
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION, AWARENESS & WITHIN YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THESE CONDITIONS.
NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 5 Extreme : Extraordinarily dangerous avalanche conditions. AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for backcountry conditions.
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us
- Public Service Information
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 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 backcountry conditions
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us.
Tree Well Advisory
Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) hazard due to tree wells may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
HIGHWAY 542 UPDATE:
Hwy 542 will be open daily with one-lane traffic through the construction zone between approximately mileposts 41 and 44.
We would like to thank all our partners at WSDOT and their contractor, Granite Construction. Without them, this opening would not be possible!
Please show your gratitude and help keep the highway open by watching your speed through construction zones and respecting ALL signage and directives.
View the WSDOT Hwy 542 Pass report page for current conditions and chain requirements.