📷 Mt. Baker
North America
Mt. Baker
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
Overview
Mt. Baker is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 18, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Mt. Baker Ski Area is located in the North Cascades of Washington State, renowned for its abundant snowfall and rugged mountain terrain. The resort features a variety of runs across 1,000 acres, catering to both advanced skiers and snowboarders as well as intermediates, with a laid-back, authentic atmosphere. Signature experiences include deep powder skiing, natural terrain features, and the legendary Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom event. Key amenities include multiple lodges, equipment rentals, and a focus on the natural mountain environment.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt. Baker
Lifts
11
Skiable area
1000 ac
Longest run
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(38 total)
Beginner
9
24% of terrain
Intermediate
17
45% of terrain
Advanced
12
31% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair8
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Chair 9 – A popular après-ski spot near Mt. Baker, Chair 9 is known for its welcoming atmosphere, wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, and frequent live music, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1067m
Temp
11.3°C
Wind
1.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1309m
Temp
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Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1551m
Temp
8.2°C
Wind
1.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (WSDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via WSDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Mt. Baker (cascades), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:05 AM
Today 20 / 7 | Wed, Jul 15 21 / 8 | Thu, Jul 16 14 / 710.5mm | Fri, Jul 17 13 / 62.4mm | Sat, Jul 18 17 / 5 | Sun, Jul 19 21 / 7 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 33 | 19 | 16 | 27 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 26 | 21 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1551m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☀️
19.6°
6.5°
8 km/h
Wed
15
⛅
20.7°
8.4°
7 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
14°
7.1°
7 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
13.2°
5.8°
7 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
17.1°
4.9°
7 km/h
Sun
19
☁️
21.2°
6.6°
6 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
24.3°
9.9°
6 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
21.1°
12.3°
9 km/h
Wed
22
🌤️
20.7°
10.3°
7 km/h
Thu
23
⛅
19.8°
7.9°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (1551m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 1013cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 1013cm full-season avg
1013cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has consistently exceeded the 30-year average, with the 5-year average reaching 1221.4 cm compared to the long-term average of 1001.8 cm. This indicates a notable upward trend in recent snowfall. However, the current season's snowfall is 87% of the recent 5-year average, suggesting a moderate decline from the recent peak years, though it remains 7% above the 30-year norm. The data also shows significant year-to-year variability, with a particularly high snowfall in 2021.
Mt. Baker Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 952cm with an average of 141 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 143.5cm | 19 days | 45cm | 95cm | 24.9cm |
| December | 197.7cm | 23 days | 129cm | 185cm | 29.7cm |
| January | 184.6cm | 21 days | 197cm | 240cm | 30.1cm |
| February | 134.6cm | 19 days | 235cm | 273cm | 25.7cm |
| March | 148.3cm | 22 days | 273cm | 306cm | 22.9cm |
| April | 74.1cm | 17 days | 270cm | 297cm | 16.2cm |
| May | 23.2cm | 8 days | 202cm | 252cm | 8.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 18, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
