After incredible influx of snow 127+ inches of snowfall in the month of March, Mt. Baker’s weather took a turn for the worse yesterday in the form of an atmospheric river with rain and wind descending on the iconic Washington State ski resort.
This warm wet weather has forced a temporary 2 day closure of Mt. Baker who plans to reopen on the Wednesday March 27th. Mt. Baker has also issued a warning to all skiers and snowboarders seeking a backcountry alternative while the resort is closed as there is high avalanche danger in the area. Mt. Baker issued the following statement yesterday Sunday March 23rd:
“Mt. Baker will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday (March 24 & 25) and we plan to re-open Wednesday March 26. We have had the most Miracle March we could have asked for! Starting this afternoon, however, we are seeing a big turn in weather for the next few days. With forecasts calling for an atmospheric river with a significant amount of rain and wind starting tonight, Also, NWAC has issued a High Avalanche Danger Rating. View our snow report for more info and continued conditions and operations updates.”
Mt Baker Area Closed
SKI AREA CLOSED – Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- The ski area exists on National Forest land and should you choose to enter this area, you are entering UNCONTROLLED, UNPATROLLED NATIONAL FOREST AREA ZONE and IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
- DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
- This is a partial list. read full Advisory here!
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 4 High : Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain NOT recommended.
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for backcountry conditions
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us.
