Mount Baker Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Baker
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Baker, United States for 16 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 01:34 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Baker.
Forecast for today in Mount Baker
Max 44°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Mount Baker has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Baker Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Baker 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
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| Wind | SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 5,089ft | 38°F
| 40°F
| 44°F
 | 50°F
| 54°F
| 51°F
| 55°F
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| SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||||
| 4,314ft | 41°F
| 42°F
| 47°F
| 52°F
| 56°F
| 54°F
| 57°F
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| SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||||
| 3,540ft | 44°F
| 45°F
| 50°F
| 55°F
| 59°F
| 57°F
| 60°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 44°F | 45°F | 50°F | 55°F | 59°F | 57°F | 60°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 35°F | 33°F | 34°F | 37°F | 39°F | 34°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Mount Baker Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 44°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Max 45°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, clear sky later.
Max 50°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Max 55°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 59°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 57°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 60°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Baker, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Baker, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Mount Baker Snow Forecast updated at 01:34 PDT, next update expected 07:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Mount Baker
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie | 4in | 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Baker
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Baker, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Baker, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Baker is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Baker will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Baker for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.