Snow Report
February 28, 2026
Last Updated 4:51 AM
CURRENT TEMPS
28°F -2°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
25°F -4°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Calm
WEATHER
Clear
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Packed powder / machine groomed
SNOWFALL
1″ 3cm
NEW SNOW
4″ 10cm
24 HR
13″ 33cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
107″ 272cm
175″ 445cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
Good news Mt Baker fans! It’s official - Mt. Baker Ski Area has the deepest snow base of all North American ski areas! And now we are looking at a beautiful weekend with mostly sunshine and great conditions.
We are excited to announce the Famous Sticks Freeride Feature Zone is reopening today. The addition of two totally new features makes for 25 open features! Check the Feature Zone report for details, and head up to the top of chairs 3 and 4 to check out the new and improved rebuild.
Spring break is just around the corner and Baker is planning accordingly. We're cooking up some extended hours fun and after-hours events for White Salmon overnight campers. Check out the Baker Spring Break page for more details.
We will see you on the mountain!
Anticipated Operations For
Saturday
February 28, 2026
Mountain Operations
Peak Lift ticket pricing
Location |
Status | Hours |
|---|---|---|
1
|
9:00 am - 3:00 pm | |
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2
|
9:00 am - 3:45 pm | |
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3
|
9:00 am - 3:15 pm | |
|
4
|
9:00 am - 3:45 pm | |
|
5
|
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | |
|
6
|
9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Location |
Status | Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
7
|
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | |
|
8
|
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | |
HM
|
9:00 am - 3:00 pm | |
|
WS
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- | |
FeatureZone |
see FZ page for hours |
Parking & Services
White Salmon
Base Area
Milepost 52
Heather Meadows
Base Area
Milepost 54
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