Mt. Baker Ski Area, Wa CLOSED Past 3 Days Due to Highway Closure: video from today with update on exactly what’s going on at Baker right now Mt. Baker ski area, WA has been closed Monday, Tuesday, and Today due to highway 542 being closed. The real bummer is that the conditions have been epic all week at Baker with 28″ of snow at 16ºF… They’re hoping to get the highway and resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 8, 2017 0 Comments
5 Ski Resorts In North America With 300+” of Snowfall This Season It’s only the second week in January and we are seeing season totals of over 300″. These huge season totals are thanks to successive storms in the west this year. As we move into the middle of January, it is looking like many other ski resorts will be joining this list. One more large storm will put a lot of […] Industry News Chris Wallner | January 12, 2017 3 Comments
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Washington | Up To 6″ of Additional Snowfall Overnight The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for North-Central Washington. The area could see up to 6″ of additional snowfall throughout Wednesday night into Thursday. Mt. Baker is expected to see the highest snowfall totals, which corresponds with the fact that they have received the most snowfall in North America so far this season. Washington: Up to 6″ […] Weather Chris Wallner | December 29, 2016 0 Comments
Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste provide the skier a paradise of clean lines and fresh powder. Despite the proximity to the resorts, they harbor the same dangers of any other backcountry excursion. When the lure of the powder calls you far off the beaten track, be sure to bring the requisite safety gear and the know-how to make […] Backcountry Robin Azer | December 23, 2016 0 Comments
Snow For Seattle, Portland, Vancouver Today/Tomorrow | Up To 18″ of Snow Forecast in PNW Mountains NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Watch for Seattle, Washington. They are calling for Trace amounts to 2 inches with snow levels as low as 500 feet dropping to sea level tonight. Additional snowfall is expected overnight, up to 4″. * SNOW LEVELS…MAINLY NEAR 500 FEET THIS MORNING WITH CONSIDERABLE VARIATION. SNOW LEVELS WILL RISE THIS AFTERNOON. SNOW LEVELS […] Weather Chris Wallner | December 5, 2016 0 Comments
Mt. Baker, WA Conditions Report: Cold Smoke Under Bluebird Skies by Frankie We knew it was going to be good at Baker on Sunday. Everyone in Washington did, or they just weren’t paying attention. With heavy snow falling on Saturday night and temps dropping into the mid twenties we were all ready for a killer day. As we rolled into the parking lot, we could see that the tracks from […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 5, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Watch for Washington Today & Tomorrow | 6-24″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued Winter Storm Warnings all over Washington today and tomorrow. These Warnings are calling for 6-12″ of snow at pass levels and 12-24″ of snow on the volcanoes. * ACCUMULATION…1 TO 3 INCHES OF NEW SNOW THIS MORNING. AN ADDITIONAL 1-2 FEET OF NEW SNOW IS POSSIBLE LATER TONIGHT THROUGH THANKSGIVING DAY OVER THE VOLCANOES WITH 6-12 INCHES IN […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2016 1 Comment
NOAA: Forecast Calls For Winter Returning To The PNW And Up To 43″ of Snow For Mount Hood According to NOAA, a winter storm is slowing moving its way into the Pacific Northwest. This storm is a relief for the west, after warm temperatures and a lack of snowfall has prevailed throughout the start of the 2016-17 winter. Alpental Summit, Mt. Baker, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Timberline Lodge are currently experiencing the front-end of the storm. If NOAA’s […] Weather Chris Wallner | November 14, 2016 0 Comments
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