Snow Report
December 23, 2025
Last Updated 2:56 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
26°F -3°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
22°F -6°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Calm
WEATHER
High overcast
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Powder/packed powder
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
8″ 20cm
24 HR
23″ 58cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
63″ 160cm
103″ 262cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
The sun shone down on fields of fresh powder today! We had flurries through the morning after a nice refresh of the snow last night.
We’re currently sitting on the deepest snow base in Washington and Oregon which means that patrol has been able to open up almost all of our terrain. With the deep base the snow cat crew has been widening out the groomed runs and the Shuksan side is styled out for those of you who prefer cruising the corduroy over riding off the trails.
Not getting enough holiday spirit in your life? We’ve got lights and music going in all of our lodges where you can enjoy the action with a cold (or hot!) beverage and some of Duncan’s legendary fries.
We are seeing some potential for winds tomorrow afternoon, so please be prepared as operations may change while the low-pressure system moves around us.
We will continue to operate all of our parking lots, lodges and chairlifts through January 4th (including Christmas day!) and as always -- no reservations are required for either parking or lift tickets.
And finally, looking further out at the forecasts we’ve got more snow coming Thursday afternoon and Friday morning followed by a clearing trend starting Saturday.
We’ll have something fun for everyone, so check your favorite forecast, find your favorite weather, and we’ll see you on the mountain soon!!!
For important information on Highway 542, please scroll down or visit our Getting Here page. We want to thank our local WSDOT and Granite Construction for their continued support in keeping Highway 542 open.
Dec. 21, 2025 – Passholder Day
Photos by Janus Kober
Anticipated Operations For
Wednesday
December 24, 2025
Lift Status
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Parking & Services
White Salmon
Base Area
Milepost 52
Heather Meadows
Base Area
Milepost 54
HIGHWAY 542 UPDATE:
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.
Be aware that westbound traffic (leaving the Ski Area) will be closed 6:00 pm daily at milepost 46 (DOT station) until road repairs are complete. All public traffic must be clear of the worksite by 6:00 p.m. every day, so plan your exit from the Ski Area accordingly.
View the WSDOT Hwy 542 Pass report page for current conditions and chain requirements.
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