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We certainly have had a couple of good hits of snow in the past month, but with roller coaster freezing levels, none of it has accumulated into much of a base. The temps have dropped this past week however and we did get a dusting on Thursday.
Forecasts are calling for possible snow at about 4500 to 5000 feet this weekend. We will be sure and let you know if any of this turns Heather Meadows base area or the White Salmon area white!
So, we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews will be on 24 hour standby starting next week, so once that jet stream points the storms at us and we start to build a base we will be ready!
From Baker's Site
FRIDAY NIGHT
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.
VETERANS DAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.
might get some snow this weekenit looks like stevens pass has new web cam up and running. this one faces from behind skyline and brooks and looks up the hill. always nice to have something else to look at
And from the looks of it they have upgraded the original camera the image is a lot better now
PERIODS OF RAIN OR SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY FALLING TO 4000 FEET OVER THE WEEKEND.!!!!
I don't want to get over stoked but I feel this may be the start that we have been waiting for.
I've made it clear at work that, just like the workers at Baker, I'm also on 24 hour notice. As soon as they open, I'm up there regardless of what is going on at work.
November 6 from Bakers Site:
Well, the jet stream is starting to organize itself into a more favorable Mt. Baker direction and a series of storms are starting to brew out in the Pacific.
If the jet stream organizes well, it could bring those storms straight at us – however, some forecasts are saying there are signs that the jet stream may split which could weaken it’s storm driving affect on us a bit.
In general however, the freezing levels are dropping and the forecasts are calling for moderate amounts of snowfall starting Thursday and carrying through the weekend.
So, we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews are on 24 hour standby and we are ready for when that snow starts to fall!
National Weather Service Forecast - West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes
TODAY
SHOWERS LIKELY. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET FALLING TO 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 40. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.
TONIGHT
PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. WIND IN THE PASSES LIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
SATURDAY
RAIN AND SNOW. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET FALLING TO 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.
SATURDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE EVENING... THEN SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.
VETERANS DAY
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
SNOW AND RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.
MONDAY NIGHT
RAIN AND SNOW. BREEZY. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.
TUESDAY
SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET
2007-08 Pre-Season Snow Report
The precip has moved in, but the freezing level has been a little high yesterday and today bringing mostly rain with a few snowflakes SO FAR.
The GOOD NEWS is that a series of fronts continues to be stacked up out in the Pacific and the freezing level is expected to continue to drop over the weekend.
Monday’s front looks like a real hoser and it is very possible that the North Cascades (ie Mt. Baker only) could end up with 30 INCHES OF SNOW BY TUESDAY NIGHT.
After Monday’s weather event, we will assess the next series of forecasts before we make a determination about opening day.
So, we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews are on 24 hour standby and we are ready for when that snow starts to fall!
Thanks to all you who bought season passes this fall – we certainly appreciate that you have chosen Mt. Baker has your home mountain this winter and hope that lots of great powder days will be had by all!
We will update this report as the weather changes and/or snow falls!
La Nina is brewing. . . .
Monday’s front looks like a real hoser and it is very possible that the North Cascades (ie Mt. Baker only) could end up with 30 INCHES OF SNOW BY TUESDAY NIGHT.
Thats what I like to hear!!! even if it is only Mt Baker. Bakers always good on opening day.
