Snow Report

February 23, 2026

Last Updated 1:34 PM

CURRENT TEMPS

30°F -1°C

HEATHER MEADOWS

25°F -4°C

PAN DOME

OBSERVED CONDITIONS

Winds

Light

WEATHER

Snowing

SLOPE CONDITIONS

Powder/packed powder

SNOWFALL

14 36cm

NEW SNOW

20 51cm

24 HR

21 53cm

48 HR

SNOWBASE

HEATHER
MEADOWS

101 257cm

171 434cm

PAN
DOME

ELEVATIONS:

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

It’s a beautiful winter wonderland up here at Mt. Baker Ski Area with over a foot of fresh pow and more on the way! It’s steep and deep out there, so convince your buddy to take a sick day and come up for some sick shredding. Free refills throughout the week and lots of chances to hit your favorite stashes. Our Heather Meadows snow base just peaked over 100 inches! This is what winter is about!

Fresh snow, hot hand-cut fries, and lots of smiles all around! We’ll have Chairs 3-8 spinning all week and the always free White Salmon Handle Tow. Plus our skilled team of instructors can help sharpen up your skills, whether it’s your first time skiing or your 50th! Come on up for a snow day and escape the stress of the world for a few hours- you deserve it!

Anticipated Operations For

Tuesday

February 24, 2026

Mountain Operations

No reservations needed!

Off-Peak Lift ticket pricing

Location

Status Hours
Chair 1
closed -
Chair 2
closed -
Chair 3
open 9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Chair 4
open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chair 5
open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Chair 6
open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Status Hours
Chair 7
open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Chair 8
open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Handletow HM
closed -
Handletow WS
open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Link to Feature Zone Feature
Zone
closed see FZ page for hours

Parking & Services

White Salmon

Base Area

Milepost 52

open
open
open
open
open
open
open

Heather Meadows

Base Area

Milepost 54

All services will be based out of White Salmon Base Area today

open
closed
closed
closed
closed
closed
limited

Raven Hut

Mid-Mountain Lodge

open
open

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.

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