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Late autumn, and early winter are very beautiful times of year in Glacier. Though the leaves are mostly gone off the deciduous trees, the sun often shines, and the light snowfall on the lower elevation mountains looks like a little sugar coated top. I always look forward to the reflection of a snow capped  Church Mountain  in the Snowline Pond on a sunny early winter day. This photo was taken just outside our rental The Heron’t Nest!

The Mt. Baker Ski Area is already seeing some fluffy white snow, and we could’t be more excited! Winter’s well on it’s way here in Glacier WA! Some people have been asking us if the ski area will be open this winter, and the answer is yes! Main operations will take place this year out of the Heather Meadows upper base area instead of the White Salmon lower lodge. Some Covid restrictions will be in place, so check the ski area’s web site for more details.

The NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association) is calling for a colder wetter winter than usual this year. The snow has already started flying up at the Mt. Baker Ski Area, and it’s only October. We are hoping they are right!

Fall is my favorite time of year around Glacier.The Broad Leaf Maple trees turn their beautiful golden yellow and line the entire Mt. Baker Highway around Glacier. The Vine Maples turn all different shades of red, orange, yellow, and peach marbled together. This little tree on the Snowline Pond just outside The Heron’s Nest is always a treat in the fall too! What a marvelous time of year!

The Snowline Pond is such a beautiful place to relax in the fall!

Mt. Baker has many names. Before the arrival of Europeans it was known as Komo Kulshan, meaning “Great White Watcher”. Our newest vacation rental is called “The Kulshan Cabin”, and it was named after Mt. Baker.

It’s finally snowing again! Church Mountain is glowing in all its Beauty this morning with a fresh dusting of snow twinkling in the bright sunshine. It’s a gorgeous day in Glacier! Snow levels are expected to rise back up mid week, but drop back down again by next Sunday bringing some fresh snow down as low as 2000 ft.

We have a new rental coming in November. The Willow Mountain Retreat has 3 bedrooms with queen beds, 1 1/2 baths, and a hot tub. The listing will be coming soon , so check back for photos, prices, and availability!

It’s looking like winter up at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. The snow is falling and it sure is beautiful! Won’t be long now….