Snow Report
November 21, 2024
Last Updated 2:52 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
33°F 1°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
33°F 1°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Calm
WEATHER
Partial clearing
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Powder/packed powder
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
0″ 0cm
24 HR
10″ 25cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
64″ 213cm
84″ 213cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
We sure hope you all enjoyed a Passholder Pow Day for the books and a bluebird opening day as much as we did. We’re looking toward some more typical Mt. Baker weather on Friday, with a slight bump in temperatures and a few inches of heavier snow coming in to help build up the snow pack. We will see a return to snow over the weekend and lower freezing levels.
On Friday, we will operate out of Heather Meadows Base Area and Raven Hut mid-mountain lodge with Chairs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 rolling alongside the always free Heather Meadows Handle Tow. Come join us for fresh cord and wide open runs, and warm up with a hot cocoa by the fire at the Hut.
This weekend, we are stoked to open up the White Salmon Day Lodge, in addition to Heather Meadows and the Raven Hut. Beginning Saturday, we will roll all lifts and have nearly all of our skiable terrain open for shredding! Check back on the snow report here for the latest operational reports.
Baker Passholder Day photos by Janus Kober
See our Winter 2024-25 page for a full gallery!
Check out Opening Day conditions with a ride-along from the top of Chair #8 to the bottom of Chair #5 with Marcel Dolak:
Anticipated operations for Friday November 22, 2024
Daily Operations
Heather Meadows Base Area only · 9:00am-3:00pm
Parking & Lodge Operations
| Facility | Heather MeadowsBase Area | White SalmonBase Area | Raven HutMid-Mountain Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodges | Open | Closed | Open |
| Parking Lot | Open once operations prep completed, closes 5 pm | CLOSED | Not Applicable |
| HWY Parking 542 | Open 7am - 7pm | NOT AVAILABLE | Not Applicable |
| Overnight Parking | Limited availability, reservations required | CLOSED | Not Applicable |
Lift Status
No reservations needed
| White Salmon/Shuksan Side | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 5 | Open |
| Chair 7 | Closed |
| Chair 8 | Open |
| White Salmon Handle Tow (HT-2) |
Closed |
| Heather Meadows/Pan Dome | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 1 | Open |
| Chair 2 | Open |
| Chair 3/4 | Open |
| Chair 6 | Open |
| Heather Meadows Handle Tow (HT-1) |
Open |
Chairlift opening and closing times may vary from lift to lift, depending on conditions, avalanche mitigation work and other factors.
Advisories
Area Closed
SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- The ski area exists on National Forest land and should you choose to enter this area, you are entering UNCONTROLLED, UNPATROLLED NATIONAL FOREST AREA ZONE and IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
- DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
- This is a partial list. read full Advisory here!
Cold Temperatures
To reduce risk of frostbite or hypothermia, cover exposed skin, dress in protective clothing layers, take frequent warming breaks. Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia.
- View more information at www.weather.gov
Deep Snow & Tree Well Advisory
Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) due to tree wells and/or deep snow immersion may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or DEEP SNOW HAZARDS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Conditions Advisory
- ICY CONDITIONS EXIST IN SOME AREAS
- Ski and ride and choose your route with EXTRA CAUTION and within your ability to navigate the conditions.
Variable Snow Base Advisory
- Various hazards may exist, such as: hidden or exposed creeks, rocks, sticks, wood, holes, subsurface hazards, steep dips, and sudden variations in terrain & snow, and other hazards and obstacles.
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION, AWARENESS & WITHIN YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THESE CONDITIONS.
NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 5 Extreme : Extraordinarily dangerous avalanche conditions. AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for backcountry conditions.
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us
- Public Service Information
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 4 High : Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain NOT recommended.
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for backcountry conditions
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us.
Tree Well Advisory
Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) hazard due to tree wells may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
