SnowScopeSnow forecast in the US West: up to 17 in at Mt Baker by 8 November
More snow is on the way: by 8 November our forecast gives 17 in (42 cm) at Mt Baker and 5 in (13 cm) at Hurricane Ridge. Resort numbers are model estimates for the upper slopes; station numbers are measurements at one point, on the date shown.
What is coming next
The snow cover shrank from 97,800 sq mi (253,300 km²) on 3 November to 91,746 sq mi (237,620 km²) today, and our forecast gives 71,911 sq mi (186,250 km²) on 8 November.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Baker | 17 in (42 cm) | 6 in (16 cm) | 17 in (42 cm) | 5,105 ft (1,556 m) |
| Hurricane Ridge | 9 in (23 cm) | 2 in (4 cm) | 5 in (13 cm) | 5,446 ft (1,660 m) |
Height, slopes and snow line
At Mt Baker, the freezing level reaches 4,298 ft (1,310 m) to 10,039 ft (3,060 m) on 6 November, above the top of the resort (5,105 ft / 1,556 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
At Hurricane Ridge, the freezing level reaches 6,201 ft (1,890 m) to 10,531 ft (3,210 m) on 6 November, above the top of the resort (5,446 ft / 1,660 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
Height matters: at Mt Baker, our model gives 9 in (22 cm) at the top (5,105 ft / 1,556 m), 6 in (14 cm) at mid-mountain (4,367 ft / 1,331 m) and 2 in (4 cm) at the base (3,629 ft / 1,106 m).
Today's snow
Of these resorts, Mt Baker has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 17 in (42 cm); then come Hurricane Ridge 9 in (23 cm).
145 of 195 resorts in the US West have snow on their upper slopes today, and our model counts 91,746 sq mi (237,620 km²) of snow-covered ground.
Safety and avalanche level
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Tips for skiers
- Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
- Where the freezing level goes above the resort, plan for wet snow and use the highest lifts.
- Fresh snow is best in the first hours after it stops: go early, before the sun and the crowds.
- Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
- Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Mt Baker gets fresh snow.
About these numbers
Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 5 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.
Official avalanche bulletins: avalanche.org
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