Best time to ski Mt. Baker
For the best snow, ski Mt. Baker in December, January, and February. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Mt. Baker snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 5,089 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Mt. Baker's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, January, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Mt. Baker season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Mt. Baker?
For the best snow, ski Mt. Baker in December, January, and February. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Mt. Baker?
December is typically the snowiest month at Mt. Baker, with about 22% of the season's snow.
Does Mt. Baker have good snow in December?
December brings about 22% of Mt. Baker's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Mt. Baker getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mt. Baker is forecast to get 21.7" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #3 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 12.0". It picked up 0.4" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, foggy, with 14 mph wind.