Mt. Baker Ski Area Expected to Open Wednesday Dec. 12th.

The Mt. Baker Snowfall forecast is expecting:

10” Sunday night (12/9/18)

20” Tuesday

13” Wednesday

24” Thursday

12” Friday

The ski area is  planning  to open three chairlifts starting this Wednesday December 12th as long as forecasts and snowfall stay on track. 

Snowy Mt. Shuksan and Ski Area Weather Update

I had the opportunity to go for a little hike out to Grandmas up at Artist Point on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful and sunny, but very chilly! There’s still not very much snow at the lower Mt. Baker Ski Area Lodge also known as White Salmon Lodge, but when the snow starts falling it can happen quick and open in just a matter of days.

Forecasts are calling for around 11” next Tuesday (12/11/18), so hopefully it will keep coming and the ski area will be able to open soon! Until then….. if you are looking for something to do in the area, take some snowshoes or just some warm winter boots and enjoy hiking around Heather Meadows. It is absolutely gorgeous right now! 

On Tuesday all the waterfalls were frozen solid and the ponds and lakes were freezing over too. The ice crystals were tall and amazing to look at. If you go up for a little day trip you won’t be disappointed!