Snow Report
January 14, 2026
Last Updated 3:33 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
45°F 7°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
43°F 6°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Light
WEATHER
Sunny with broken clouds
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Machine groomed
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
0″ 0cm
24 HR
0″ 0cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
61″ 155cm
114″ 290cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
Today was a beautiful blue sky day at Mt. Baker, and we expect more of the same tomorrow! An overnight frost helped the snow stay relatively firm throughout the day. Forecasts show nothing but sunshine and warm temps ahead.
As we look toward warmer weather, we’d like to remind you ticket buyers to attach your wicketted ticket to a pants pocket, so you can drop a mid-day layer without any stress. And for you passholders, make sure you grab your pass when you switch from snow coat to Hawaiian shirt!
Our feature zone crew is cooking up an apres ski shred on the snowy Shuksan Beach, with late food and beverage service until 5:30pm, DJ Coda, and Shuksan views for all at the White Salmon Handle Tow. Join us for some fun under the sun and check back here for the latest updates!
We plan to roll standard midweek operations tomorrow with Chairs 3-8 open for your riding pleasure. Yes, you read that right – Chairs 3, 4, and 6 will all be open! See the video above for more updates from Ole and Kris. The Raven Hut will be back to a normal menu tomorrow, as well, so come out for your favorite Baker Bowl. Thursday is our final off-peak day of the week, so we hope to see you for an affordable and beautiful day at Mt. Baker.
Anticipated Operations For
Thursday
January 15, 2026
Lift Status
9:00am - 3:30pm
| Chair 1 | |
|---|---|
| Chair 2 | |
| Chair 3 | |
| Chair 4 | |
| Chair 5 |
| Chair 6 | |
|---|---|
| Chair 7 | |
| Chair 8 | |
| HM HANDLE TOW 1 | |
| WS HANDLE TOW 2 |
Individual closing times of chairs may vary.
Parking & Services
White Salmon
Base Area
Milepost 52
Heather Meadows
Base Area
Milepost 54
All services will be based out of White Salmon Base Area today
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
HIGHWAY 542 UPDATE:
Hwy 542 will be open daily with one-lane traffic through the construction zone between approximately mileposts 41 and 44.
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.
View the WSDOT Hwy 542 Pass report page for current conditions and chain requirements.