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Update: November 20, 2025

Our crew is trained, our facilities and lifts are ready, and now all we need is more snow to be able to open for the 2025-26 season!
If you don’t know how Mt. Baker’s Opening Day happens, here’s the scoop:

MT. BAKER OPENING DAY
Mt. Baker does not have snowmaking and is reliant on natural snowfall – we need between 20 – 40 inches of snow base at Heather Meadows in order to consider opening. The depth needed is dependent on the quality of the snow (lighter and drier vs. heavier and denser) and how it packs down. Setting an opening date is also dependent on a favorable longer range forecast. As soon as those two scenarios align, we will set an opening date!

Be aware that the Ski Area is currently CLOSED. If you are planning to visit the area, read the full Advisory and be aware that pre-season preparations are beginning. This means that Ski Area work may be performed at any time, including but not limited to heavy equipment use, vehicle operation, chairlift maintenance operations, ski run maintenance and facility maintenance. It is your responsibility to stay away from, and not interfere with, any equipment, machinery, or work zones. DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.

Multi-Week Lesson Programs: Open registration for new participants begins Nov. 3rd. Multi-week programs are a great way for youth and adults of all abilities to improve their skills or to learn to ski or snowboard! Find info on Youth Programs here, and Adult Programs here.

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.

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