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North Cascades, Washington

Mt. Baker Ski Area

Mt. Baker Ski Area has two day-lodge bases: Heather Meadows and White Salmon. This North Cascades destination is reached on State Route 542; the resort's Bellingham business office is not the place to meet for a day on the slopes.

  • Heather Meadows and White Salmon bases
  • State Route 542 mountain approach
  • Heather Meadows learning and rental hub

Mt. Baker snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Sun, Nov 8, 2026. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Rain And Snow

    New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the southwest, 5 to 17 mph (8 to 27 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

    Night: Rain And Snow

    Wind from the south, 6 to 9 mph (10 to 14 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Rain And Snow

    Night: Rain

    Wind from the south-southeast, 8 to 14 mph (13 to 23 km/h)

    High 46°F (8°C)Low 42°F (6°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Chance Light Rain

    Night: Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the south-southeast, 6 to 21 mph (10 to 34 km/h)

    High 49°F (9°C)Low 43°F (6°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Light Rain Likely

    Night: Light Rain

    Wind from the south-southeast, 5 to 12 mph (8 to 19 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 39°F (4°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Rain And Snow

    Night: Rain And Snow

    Wind from the south-southeast, 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h)

    High 43°F (6°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Rain And Snow

    Night: Rain And Snow

    Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Wind from the south-southeast, 5 to 13 mph (8 to 21 km/h)

    High 39°F (4°C)Low 33°F (1°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Mt. Baker

Heather Meadows has a handle-tow learning zone. The Sticks feature area sits near Chairs 3 and 4, between Big Creek and Sneaky Pete. Check current terrain openings and lesson-ticket restrictions before pairing first-time riders with friends exploring the larger mountain.

Getting to Mt. Baker

Both day lodges are on WA-542 (Mt Baker Hwy): White Salmon at mile marker 52 and Heather Meadows at mile marker 55. From I-5 in Bellingham, take Exit 255 onto WA-542 East. Check the WSDOT pass report for WA-542 for current conditions, advisories and restrictions before leaving.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Choose Heather Meadows or White Salmon before departure and check the mountain's directions plus Washington road conditions. The resort lists basic rentals at Heather Meadows when both bases operate, so confirm the service location rather than choosing parking solely by convenience.

Plan a meetup at Mt. Baker

Name the day lodge and an outdoor landmark in the plan. A Heather Meadows lesson group can meet before equipment pickup and regroup at that same lodge afterward; friends arriving at White Salmon should coordinate a clear time and location separately.

Use the meetup message planner for Mt. Baker to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Mt. Baker official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Mt. Baker with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Mt. Baker

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.