Snow Report
January 16, 2022
Last Updated 2:34 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
42°F 6°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
39°F 4°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Calm
WEATHER
Overcast
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Machine groomed
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
0″ 0cm
24 HR
0″ 0cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
93″ 236cm
132″ 335cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
Jan. 14 update from Bob & Jon
The mid-January break
is in full swing, and forecasts are calling for a little bit of
everything. Tomorrow looks like White Salmon could be on the edge of the
rain/snow level with some moisture coming later in the day. Forecasts are calling for some snow at higher
elevations. Check in with the snow
report in the morning and keep in mind that our observations are at Heather
Meadows. A “hot” tip is that the canyon
run is groomed top to bottom, but in places the mountain can be firm. It’s a
good idea to wear your helmet.
Come up and escape the
fog in town and enjoy some time outdoors in the mountains!!
Anticipated operations for Monday January 17, 2022
Daily Operations
Both Heather Meadows & White Salmon Base Areas open · 9:00am-3:30pm
Lift Status
No reservations needed
| White Salmon/Shuksan Side | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 5 | Open |
| Chair 7 | Open |
| Chair 8 | Open |
| White Salmon Handle Tow (HT-2) |
Closed |
| Heather Meadows/Pan Dome | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 1 | Open |
| Chair 2 | Open |
| Chair 3/4 | Open |
| Chair 6 | Open |
| Heather Meadows Handle Tow (HT-1) |
Open |
Parking & Lodge Operations
| Facility | Heather MeadowsBase Area | White SalmonBase Area | Raven HutMid-Mountain Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodges | Open | Open | Open |
| Parking Lot | Open once snow removal & other operations prep completed, no earlier than 8am, closes 11pm | Open once snow removal & other operations prep completed, closes 10pm | Not Applicable |
| HWY Parking 542 | Open 7am - 7pm | Not Applicable | |
| Overnight Parking | Limited availability, reservations required | Limited availability, reservations required | Not Applicable |
Advisories
Unusually 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 suffocation hazard due to deep snow immersion and/or tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Conditions Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- ICY CONDITIONS
- Icy Conditions Exist In Some Areas
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & CARE ON STEEP & SHADED AREAS
Area Closed Advisory
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 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.
- View Full Ski Area Closed Advisory Policy
Variable Snow Base Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- VARIABLE SNOW BASE
- Possible creeks, rocks, sticks, sudden variations in terrain, snow, sub-terrain, steep dips and other hazards and obstacles
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & AWARENESS
NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 5 Extreme : AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 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 Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
- Visit NWAC website for full information.
Tree Well Hazard Advisory
- Snow suffocation hazard due to tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
