Snow Report
April 19, 2024
Last Updated 2:13 PM
CURRENT TEMPS
45°F 7°C
HEATHER MEADOWS
40°F 4°C
PAN DOME
OBSERVED CONDITIONS
Winds
Light
WEATHER
Sunny and beautiful
SLOPE CONDITIONS
Machine groomed
SNOWFALL
0″ 0cm
NEW SNOW
0″ 0cm
24 HR
0″ 0cm
48 HR
SNOWBASE
HEATHER
MEADOWS
91″ 231cm
111″ 281cm
PAN
DOME
ELEVATIONS:
- PAN DOME: 5,020 FT
- HEATHER MEADOWS: 4,210 FT
- WHITE SALMON: 3,630 FT
Whoever has been snow
dancing – cheers to you because were looking at a Spring miracle. It’s set to
snow on closing weekend! Depending on which forecast tickles your fancy, we could see a decent covering of fresh snow before Sunday morning. If bluebird
days are more your thing, Saturday will be the day for you. We expect to see bright
sunshine through the morning and clouds rolling in as the sun moves farther
west in the sky.
Join us at White Salmon
this weekend for a jammin’ closing weekend with live bands each day, fresh food,
and cold or hot drinks, whichever spices up your world. We will be rolling Chairs
3-8 and the always trusty White Salmon Handle Tow. If you’d like to sharpen
your skills before the season is up, this weekend is your last chance! Saturday
is our final day of Instruction for the 23-24 season. We will be offering a
limited number of intermediate ski lessons on a first come first serve walk-in
basis only.
As a final reminder to our season pass holders, on closing weekend we do not issue any grace tickets for forgotten passes, so don’t forget to pull that season pass out of your jacket pocket and put it on the gear you’ll you be wearing out on the mountain.
Mt. Baker won’t be out of your lives for too long, the Summer Café opens on June 28th. On the second floor of Heather Meadows we will have the café open, alongside a pop-up retail shop, beautiful mountain views and meadows full of heather.
Daily Operations
White Salmon Base Area only · 9:00am-3:45pm
Lift Status
No reservations needed
| White Salmon/Shuksan Side | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 5 | Open |
| Chair 7 | Open |
| Chair 8 | Open |
| White Salmon Handle Tow (HT-2) |
Open |
| Heather Meadows/Pan Dome | Status |
|---|---|
| Chair 1 | Closed |
| Chair 2 | Closed |
| Chair 3/4 | Open |
| Chair 6 | Open |
| Heather Meadows Handle Tow (HT-1) |
Closed |
Parking & Lodge Operations
| Facility | Heather MeadowsBase Area | White SalmonBase Area | Raven HutMid-Mountain Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodges | Closed | Open | Open |
| Parking Lot | Open 7am - 11pm | Open 7am - 10pm | Not Applicable |
| HWY Parking 542 | Open 7am - 7pm | Not Applicable | |
| Overnight Parking | Limited availability, reservations required | Limited availability, reservations required | Not Applicable |
Advisories
SKI AREA TEMPORARILY CLOSED
SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 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!
Unusually 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 suffocation hazard due to deep snow immersion and/or tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Conditions Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- ICY CONDITIONS
- Icy Conditions Exist In Some Areas
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & CARE ON STEEP & SHADED AREAS
SKI AREA CLOSED
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 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.
- TREAT THIS AREA LIKE BACKCOUNTRY AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING USING SAFE TRAVEL AND ASSESSMENT SKILLS AND HAVING APPROPRIATE RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PARTNER.
- 1. AVALANCHES may occur at any time, EXTREME CLIFF AREAS and other mountain hazards exist at all times and hazards are not marked.
- 2. The ski area is NOT CONTROLLED FOR AVALANCHES.
- 3. NO SKI AREA MEDICAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL OR SKI PATROL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
- 4. Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- 5. No bicycle or motorized vehicle access at any time.
- 6. Ski area work may be performed at any time, including but not limited to heavy equipment use, vehicle operation, chairlift maintenance operations, ski run maintenance and facility maintenance. It is your responsibility to stay away from, and not interfere with, any equipment, machinery, or work zones. DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
- 7. 911 and/or Search and Rescue response is typically a minimum of hours away at best. Emergency response may not be possible.
- 8. Signage is not in place.
Variable Snow Base Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- VARIABLE SNOW BASE
- Possible creeks, rocks, sticks, sudden variations in terrain, snow, sub-terrain, steep dips and other hazards and obstacles
- Snow base and conditions vary with elevation, terrain, aspect and usage.
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & AWARENESS
NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 5 Extreme : AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 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 Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
- Visit NWAC website for full information.
Tree Well Hazard Advisory
- Snow suffocation hazard due to tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
