Snow Report
January 18, 2025
Last Updated 4:18 AM
CURRENT TEMPS
21°F -6°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
20°F -7°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Moderate
WEATHER
Clear
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Hard packed / machine groomed
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
0″ 0cm
24 HR
1″ 3cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
99″ 302cm
119″ 302cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
We've got a long weekend full of sunshine on tap, with groomers to cruise and the new Banked Zone to check out! Be sure to head up to the top of Chair 3/4 to check out the first day of the Banked Zone - snowboarders AND skiers welcome! And while it may be forecasted to be chilly through the weekend, it's still important to apply your sunscreen on these sunny days in the mountains.
We will be rolling with full operations this weekend and all the way on through Monday. White Salmon Base area will be the hub of activity with ticket sales, the retail shop, tasty meals, and premium rentals available all day. Heather Meadows Base Area, at the far east end of Highway 542, will be the place to start for beginners, with instruction and basic rentals, alongside the usual ticket sales, retail shop, and full café as well. Raven Hut will have a roaring fire and a new special Chicken Teriyaki Baker Bowl to satisfy your taste buds.
Countdown to Timbrrr: 6 DAYS! Get your practice in on the 23 open features at the Feature Zone ahead of the event on Saturday, January 25th. Be sure to register in advance and check out the website here for more info.
Anticipated operations for Saturday January 18, 2025
Daily Operations
Both Heather Meadows & White Salmon Base Areas open · 9:00am-3:30pm
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 AVAILABLE | Not Applicable |
| Overnight Parking | Limited availability, reservations required | Limited availability, reservations required | Not Applicable |
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 |
Chairlift opening and closing times may vary from lift to lift, depending on conditions, avalanche mitigation work and other factors.
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
