San Gabriel Mountains, Southern California
Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts
California's Mt. Baldy resort is organized around a chairlift ascent from the parking area to Top of the Notch. The restaurant and upper recreation area are on the mountain, so meeting at the Notch requires more planning than meeting beside a parking lot.
- Chairlift approach to Top of the Notch
- Upper-mountain learning center and Beginners Gulch
- California resort in the San Gabriel Mountains
Mt. Baldy snow forecast
Forecast
Issued
No snow in this forecast through Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 59°F (15°C)Low 44°F (7°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the north, 5 mph (8 km/h)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 58°F (14°C)Low 43°F (6°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the northeast, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 58°F (14°C)Low 43°F (6°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the north, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 59°F (15°C)Low 42°F (6°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the north, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 56°F (13°C)Low 40°F (4°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the north, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 52°F (11°C)Low 40°F (4°C)
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind from the east, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026High 50°F (10°C)Low 39°F (4°C)
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Night: Chance Rain Showers
Wind from the south, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)
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. 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. Baldy
The official trail map places the learning center and Beginners Gulch near Top of the Notch. Chairs 3 and 4 serve additional upper-mountain terrain, while the map marks steep runs beneath the Notch. A beginner group should not assume every route leads easily back to parking.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Check the mountain report, lift access and lesson instructions before taking Chair 1 to the Notch. Allow time for the chairlift journey and rental fitting. Confirm whether the booked product covers skiing, lessons or only scenic access.
Plan a meetup at Mt. Baldy
Specify either the lower chairlift entrance or a landmark at Top of the Notch, and make sure everyone has suitable access. Use the upper restaurant area for a planned break, with a clear return arrangement based on the day's lift operations.
Use the meetup message planner for Mt. Baldy 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.
- Trail map and chair stats (opens in a new tab)
- Top of the Notch at the top of Chair 1 (opens in a new tab)
- Hours, parking and lift rules (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. Baldy 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.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more California mountains and riding meetups.
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Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.