Mt. Baker Ski Area snow report
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 mix: - 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.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Mt. Baker Ski Area is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Mf Nooksack | 21 in | → |
| Beaver Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Wells Creek | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Brown Top | 58 in | → |
| Elbow Lake | 2 in | → |
| Brown Top | 58 in | → |
| Elbow Lake | 6 in | → |
| Mf Nooksack | 21 in | → |
| Alpine Meadows | 24 in | → |
| Hozomeen Camp | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Beaver Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc 21a07 - Easy Pass Am | 71 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Baker Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Mt. Baker Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Baker Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Baker Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Mt. Baker Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Mt. Baker Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Mt. Baker Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Mt. Baker Ski Area.