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Mt. Baker Resort Guide
Projected to open December 18, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 18 — closed April 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
3cm
Past 10 Days
21cm
7-Day Forecast
7cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Dense, settledResort 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
Lift fleet
- Quad chair8
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 3 of 5 seasons on record · last miss 2018-19
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
37cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-58%
vs 5-Year Avg
87cm avg by now
-8%
vs 30-Year Avg
40cm avg by now
87cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 36.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~36.5 cm. That's 58% below the 5-year average (87 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (40 cm).
Mt. Baker Season Snowfall
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Mt. Baker Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 1,052cm with an average of 109 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 23% above this average (1,298cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 159cm | 15 days | 45cm | 96cm | 27cm |
| December | 214cm | 19 days | 130cm | 186cm | 31cm |
| January | 204cm | 18 days | 199cm | 242cm | 32cm |
| February | 150cm | 15 days | 238cm | 276cm | 28cm |
| March | 163cm | 18 days | 276cm | 309cm | 25cm |
| April | 84cm | 12 days | 273cm | 300cm | 18cm |
| May | 25cm | 5 days | 203cm | 254cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
34 days scored, from 23 Mar
55
Best Day
25 Mar
4
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 5525 Mar26cm
- 5327 Mar
- 5328 Mar
April 2026
- 4915 Apr30cm
- 411 Apr
- 392 Apr11cm
March scored highest for Mt. Baker in 2025-26. Based on 34 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 18, 2026
Through Apr 26, 2027
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Baker
- Where is Mt. Baker?
- Mt. Baker is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Mt. Baker?
- Mt. Baker runs from a base elevation of 1,067 m (3,501 ft) to a summit of 1,551 m (5,089 ft), giving a vertical drop of 484 m (1,588 ft).
- How big is Mt. Baker?
- Mt. Baker has 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of skiable terrain, 38 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- When is ski season at Mt. Baker?
- Mt. Baker typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt. Baker get in a typical season?
- Mt. Baker averages 663 inches / 1684 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
