Mount Baldy snow report
Mount Baldy
Mount Baldy Ski Resort, located in California, offers a unique skiing experience with varying terrain suitable for all skill levels. The resort's best trails include the Upper Exhibition, Buckhorn Chute, and Thunder Mountain. Mount Baldy's rich history dates back to the 1940s and features the world's first ski lift, now designated as a historic landmark. For beginners, the best trail is the Sun Bowl, a gentle slope perfect for learning. After a long day on the hill, skiers can unwind at the Top of the Notch restaurant and bar, offering stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Terrain mix: Mount Baldy ski resort, located in California, is part of the San Gabriel Mountains and is situated on Mount San Antonio, also known as Mount Baldy. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on the mountain's various slopes and runs. Some of the prominent features of the mountain include the Baldy Bowl, Devil's Backbone, and Thunder Mountain. The resort also offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, including Mount Harwood and Mount Baden-Powell.
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.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mount Baldy -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mt Baldy Trout Pools
- Glen Helen Lakes
- Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park Lake
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
- Silverwood Lake
- Puddingstone Reservoir
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 Mount Baldy in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mount Baldy reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mount Baldy
Where does the snow data for Mount Baldy 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 Mount Baldy?
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 Mount Baldy?
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 Mount Baldy.