MT. BAKER SKI AREA

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MT. BAKER SKI AREA

May 8, 2024

54.0" Snowpack (53% of Normal)

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46° Rain/Snow Likely then Slight Chance Rain/Snow

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 54.0".

Weather today, rain and snow likely, mainly before 11am. partly sunny, with a high near 46. south southwest wind around 6 mph. chance of precipitation is 60%. little or no snow accumulation expected. Up to 3" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	53%
Max Recorded Snowpack	202"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	3"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	3.02"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Marten Ridge

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Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

Hourly Forecast

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 37% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 54 inches.

Nearby Conditions	Snowpack	Snowfall
STEVENS PASS 2024-05-07 01:00	205"	170"
NOHRSC WELLS CREEK 2024-05-07 00:00:00	48"	2"
ELBOW LAKE 2024-05-07 01:00	2"	0"
MARTEN RIDGE 2024-05-07 01:00	54"	0"
NOHRSC MARTEN RIDGE 2024-05-07 00:00:00	54"	0"
WELLS CREEK 2024-05-07 01:00	44"	0"

Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Mt. Baker Ski Area

Mt. Baker Ski Area is a popular ski resort in the United States known for its challenging terrain and abundant snowfall. It offers over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain, with its best trails being the Pan Dome, Shuksan Arm, and the Backcountry Gates. A little-known fact is that the Mt. Baker Ski Area holds the world record for the most snowfall in a single season, with 1,140 inches in the winter of 1998-1999. For beginners, the best trail is the Green Acres, which is a gentle, easy run. The White Salmon Lodge is the best apres ski bar, offering delicious food and drinks along with live music.

Terrain Overview

- The main mountain range that Mt. Baker Ski Area is located in is the North Cascades, part of the Cascade Range in Washington state.
- The ski resort itself is situated on the northern flank of Mount Baker, an active stratovolcano and the second-highest peak in the state of Washington.
- The ski area has a vertical drop of 1,500 feet and offers a variety of terrain including groomed runs, backcountry skiing, and some of the steepest inbounds terrain in North America.