OPEN for daily operations view Snow Report for details

Snow Report

April 6, 2026

Last Updated 7:28 AM

CURRENT TEMPS

48°F 9°C

HEATHER MEADOWS

47°F 8°C

PAN DOME

OBSERVED CONDITIONS

Winds

Light

WEATHER

Clear & sunny

SLOPE CONDITIONS

Spring

SNOWFALL

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NEW SNOW

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24 HR

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48 HR

SNOWBASE

HEATHER
MEADOWS

97 246cm

145 368cm

PAN
DOME

ELEVATIONS:

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

Good morning Baker Spring Breakers! It's going to be another beautiful day up on the mountain, with copious sunshine and unlimited views. Today through Wednesday the feature zone crew will be setting up shop at the White Salmon handle tow in the afternoon, with extended hours until 5:30, including the retail shop and special food & beverage options. We're looking forward to alpenglow evenings and camping out in the White Salmon parking lot with evening activities and night time stargazing! You'll find complete details in the links below and on the events page.

We'll round out the week with twilight skiing hours on Thursday and Friday on Chairs 5, 7 & 8 until 7:30pm. There's even more events this upcoming weekend, including the Raven's Edge Dual Slalom and the Last Stand Rail Jam. This is the last week of daily operations before we pause Monday 4/13 through Thursday 4/16, with our closing weekend slated for Friday through Sunday, April 17, 18 and 19th.

Our staff is ready to share the spring stoke and make home stretch of the season a memorable one - see you on the mountain!

EVENTS ON TAP:
April 6-10: SPRING BREAKStay local for Spring Break and dial up the fun factor at the same time! Twilight skiing/riding, after-hours events and more!

April 11: LAST STAND RAIL JAMThis contest gives all levels of skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to show off the progression they have made shredding The Sticks, while enjoying a festive spring atmosphere.

April 11 & 12: RAVEN’S EDGE RACEThis race is open to all skiers and snowboarders of any age who would like the chance to run the gates, no experience required. It is hosted by the Komo Kulshan Ski Club and helps raise funds to support the club’s mission of bringing skiing opportunities to children who might not otherwise get the chance.

For people traveling to Baker from the south:
I-5 northbound is currently closed just south of Bellingham. Use alternate route Hwy 9. (It’s faster anyway if you’re coming from south of Burlington) Check WSDOT for updates & details

Anticipated Operations For

Monday

April 6, 2026

Mountain Operations

No reservations needed!

Off-Peak Lift ticket pricing

Location

Status Hours
Chair 1
closed -
Chair 2
closed -
Chair 3
open 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Chair 4
open 9:00 am - 3:45 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
open 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
closed

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