Snow Report
January 8, 2026
Last Updated 2:31 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
25°F -4°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
22°F -6°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Light
WEATHER
Snowing lightly
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Powder/packed powder
SNOWFALL
5″ 13cm
NEW SNOW
6″ 15cm
24 HR
22″ 56cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
84″ 213cm
130″ 330cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
With over 30 inches of fresh snow over the past few days, stoke has been high and pow has been shredded! With snow continuing to fall throughout the day, lines have been filling in for non-stop fun and smiles. Shake off your legs and brush the snow off of your gear, tomorrow is going to be a great day!
This storm cycle is on its way out but we’re still seeing a possibility of snow over the weekend so you weekend warriors can get plenty of powder turns in, as well as some corduroy runs. For those of you with still strong legs, our current plan is to open up the Canyon au-natural for the first time since this legendary snowfall has hit the ground.
We will have standard midweek operations tomorrow, with Chairs 3-8 rolling alongside with the trusty White Salmon Handle Tow. All operations, including all food, instruction programs, tickets, and rentals, will be based out of the White Salmon Base Area. The Raven Hut will be open for a midday warm up by the fire.
This weekend is our annual FREE! Beacon Rally at Heather Meadows at the bottom of Chair 1, where there will be chances to practice rescue techniques in a safe and fun environment. With free bacon, education stations, and a raffle, there’s fun for the whole family.
See you on the mountain!
Anticipated Operations For
Friday
January 9, 2026
Lift Status
9:00am - 3:30pm
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| Chair 2 | |
| Chair 3 | |
| Chair 4 | |
| Chair 5 |
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| Chair 7 | |
| Chair 8 | |
| HM HANDLE TOW 1 | |
| WS HANDLE TOW 2 |
Parking & Services
White Salmon
Base Area
Milepost 52
Heather Meadows
Base Area
Milepost 54
All services will be based out of White Salmon Base Area today
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
HIGHWAY 542 UPDATE:
Hwy 542 will be open daily with one-lane traffic through the construction zone between approximately mileposts 41 and 44.
We would like to thank all our partners at WSDOT and their contractor, Granite Construction. Without them, this opening would not be possible!
Please show your gratitude and help keep the highway open by watching your speed through construction zones and respecting ALL signage and directives.
View the WSDOT Hwy 542 Pass report page for current conditions and chain requirements.