Mt. Baker Ski Area closed for 2 days, avalanche advisory issued

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Officials with the Mt. Baker Ski Area announced yesterday, Sunday, March 23, 2025, they would be closed today and tomorrow due to recent heavy snowfall.

Well everyone, we have had the most Miracle March we could have asked for, not an easy one to beat! 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 Sunday night, Mt. Baker will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday March 24 & 25.
– Mt. Baker Ski Area (March 23, 2025)

Officials say they are planning to reopen Wednesday and see more snow in the forecast. They warn that when they are closed, “facilities are not maintained for public use. Access to any areas is strictly at your own risk.”

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Outside the ski area boundaries a backcountry avalanche danger advisory has been issued by the Northwest Avalanche Center until 6:30pm Monday’s .

Continued warming and rain will prolong very dangerous avalanche conditions. Wet avalanches of all types are likely and will be unpredictable. You could trigger wet avalanches on steep terrain, or they could run naturally from above. Avoid steep slopes, and don’t linger in gullies or runouts from large, steep slopes at higher elevations.

– Northwest Avalanche Center (March 23, 2025)