Is Mount Baker snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Baker is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 80 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Baker Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Mount Baker
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 67 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 55 cm | 3.7 days |
| February | 58 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 59 cm | 4.5 days |
| April | 42 cm | 3.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Baker during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Mount Baker is 27 cm. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week.Mount Baker prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1309m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1730m) is a little above the mid altitude of Mount Baker. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Mount Baker at the end of April but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Mount Baker during week four of April with average maximum temperature 2.9°C and minimum temperature 1.4°C at the mid altitude. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 but fresh snow days that do not have ideal conditions are more common, on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Mount Baker Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Baker and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Baker are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Baker are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mount Baker are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.





