WASHINGTON SKI REPORT
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Washington ski conditions remain stable with limited fresh snowfall reported statewide. Over the past 24 hours, light accumulation of 1" was observed near Blewett Pass and Pope Ridge. Brown Top, near Mount Baker Ski Area, leads in snowpack with 100", though no new snow was recorded there today. Nearby areas such as Easy Pass and Lyman Lake also hold deep bases of 99" and 92", respectively, but show no fresh accumulation. Mount Baker Ski Area, closest to the high-snowpack zones of Brown Top and Harts Pass, has excellent coverage for skiing, though new snow is minimal.
Looking ahead, only a few locations show snow in the forecast over the next 5 days—Marten Ridge and Wells Creek near the Mount Baker region are forecasted to receive 2" each, while Easy Pass, Elbow Lake, and Buckinghorse are expecting 1". The central Cascades including Crystal Mountain (near Corral Pass and Morse Lake) and Stevens Pass (near Alpine Meadows) have decent snowpack depths of 36–47", but no expected snowfall. Skiers looking for the freshest powder should consider the Mount Baker area this weekend due to its deep base and slight forecasted snow. Major cities like Seattle and Spokane remain unaffected as no low-elevation snowfall is expected.
| Ski Area | Air Temp (F) | Snowfall | Snowpack | vs Avg | SWE | 24hr Forecast | 72hr Forecast | 120hr Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 0 | 8 | +15% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 42 | 0 | 0 | +11% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 25 | 0 | 30 | 0% | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 13 | 0 | 52 | -32% | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 25 | 0 | 42 | -38% | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 17 | 0 | 46 | -45% | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 18 | 0 | 33 | -50% | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 18 | 0 | 33 | -50% | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | 0 | 23 | -52% | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 26 | 0 | 20 | -52% | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 28 | 0 | 24 | -56% | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 32 | 0 | 29 | -57% | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 17 | 0 | 10 | -65% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 16 | 0 | 14 | -67% | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | -72% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | -77% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Washington state boasts a number of ski resorts that offer a variety of terrain and experiences for skiers and snowboarders. Some of the most popular resorts in the state include Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and Mount Baker.
Crystal Mountain, located in the Cascade Range, has an average snowfall of over 450 inches per season and boasts over 2,600 acres of skiable terrain. Stevens Pass, about an hour and a half from Seattle, has an average snowfall of over 450 inches per season and offers 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. Snoqualmie Pass, located close to Seattle, has an average snowfall of over 440 inches per season and offers over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain. Mount Baker, located in the North Cascades, has an average snowfall of over 650 inches per season and boasts over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain.
The snowpacks in Washington can vary greatly depending on the location and elevation of the resort. Generally, the snowpacks are deepest in the Cascade Range and the North Cascades, where the resorts with the highest average snowfall are located.
The best month to visit Washington for skiing typically falls between January and March, when the snowpacks are typically at their peak and the weather is often mild enough for comfortable skiing conditions.