No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 29.0". Weather today, a 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. north wind 3 to 5 mph. Up to 26" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Marten Ridge.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Mt. Baker Ski Area impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
- 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.
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.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 10 Lifts |
Hourly Lift Capacity | 11000 per hour |
Base Elevation | 1067 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 1000 Acres |
Established | 1954 |
Run Count | 38 Trails |
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. north wind 3 to 5 mph.
Mt. Baker Ski Area is expected to receive up to 25.5" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Washington's North Cascades are seeing the most significant snow totals this week, with Beaver Pass forecasted for 33 inches over five days and nearby Easy Pass and Brown Top expecting 32 and 30 inches respectively. These sensors are in proximity to Mt. Baker Ski Area, which is likely to benefit from this incoming snow. Marten Ridge and Thunder Basin, also ... Read more