Alpine resort

Mt. Baker Ski Area

Glacier, Whatcom County, Washington

Open to the publicOperating seasonal businessOfficial website

About Mt. Baker Ski Area

Lift-served downhill skiing at a destination resort.

  • Lift-served ski area on the Mt. Baker Highway in Whatcom County with two base areas, Heather Meadows and White Salmon.
  • Operator FAQ lists 8 quad chairs and 2 handle tows and an average annual snowfall of 663 inches (15-year average).
  • Daily and multi-week lessons and daily rentals are offered.

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Season

Usual season
Not published
2026-27 announced opening
Not yet announced
2026-27 announced closing
Not yet announced
Today's conditions
Check the official site for lifts, trails and snow

Season dates from www.mtbaker.us. Opening dates depend on snow.

Terrain and facilities

Summit elevation
5,089 ft
Base elevation
4,300 ft
Vertical drop
1,589 ft
Skiable area
1,000 acres
Trails
31
Lifts
10

Source: www.mtbaker.us.

Skiing here: Downhill skiing.

Amenities: Lessons, Rentals.

Weather forecast

Today
46°F · Rain And Snow · 83% precip.
Tonight
33°F · Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy · 42% precip.
Saturday
48°F · Mostly Sunny · 4% precip.
Saturday Night
33°F · Partly Cloudy · 4% precip.
Sunday
49°F · Mostly Sunny · 1% precip.
Sunday Night
34°F · Partly Cloudy · 4% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the base area (about 2,808 ft), issued recently. Summit weather can differ. Full forecast at weather.gov

Snow report: see the official site for current snowfall, base depth and grooming.

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Sources and verification

Checked against the operator's or land manager's site. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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