Above the clouds on a Cascade volcano! Inversion layers like this are common this time of year. Note the sky island of Mt Shuksan behind this stoked Blackbird client! Photo taken from near the summit of Mt. Baker on June 12, 2025 by Blackbird Guide Nicholas Westfall
Mount Baker Ski Conditions - 2025-06-19
The ski season is still ON in the Cascades, and our guides have been enjoying stellar conditions on Mt Baker recently!
Looking for the latest Mt Baker backcountry skiing conditions? Our guides have been working on all sides of the mountain recently. Here's what you need to know:
Snow Coverage and General Conditions
The snow line on the mountain is around 4,500 feet, and travel on the summer trails is good to this approximately this elevation. Consistent snow/easier travel on skis is closer to 5,000-5,500 feet.
Climbing and Skiing Routes
The Squak Glacier was skiing great last week, setting up for quality corn conditions by mid-morning. The Coleman-Deming route has provided good travel across the glacier, and solid bootpacks have been established on the normal route.
The lower mountain is melting out, but coverage up high is holding on. June 9, 2025 Photo: Nicholas Westfall
Summer conditions on the summer trail. June 12, 2025. Photo: Nicholas Westfall
Upper Elevations
Consistent skiing from the summit area through the upper elevations on Mt Baker. June 12, 2025. Photo: Nicholas Westfall
Getting high on Mt Baker can afford some surreal views. June 12, 2025. Photo: Nicholas Westfall
The upper elevations where the snowpack has frozen the hardest are skiing really well, even into the early afternoon on some days. As we get deeper into summer, it will be important to get an early start to time the best conditions for your ski descents.
Weather and Timing
Classic PNW weather patterns have contributed to a grab bag of conditions as of late, with plenty of sunny days with stable temperatures amidst some unstable weather and precip. This weekend looks wet, with up to 6" of snow predicted on the upper mountain. If you've ever wanted to ski pow after the summer solstice, this year is looking like a great opportunity!
A stoked Blackbird client after a successful summit on Mount Baker! June 7, 2025. Photo: Nicholas Westfall
We're here to help you make your dreams of skiing a Cascade volcano a reality! You can hire one of our guides for a private Mt Baker backcountry skiing trip on any date using this link.
About the Author:
Chris Cloyd is a Splitboard Guide and AIARE Avalanche Instructor based in June Lake, CA. He works as Blackbird's Program Manager, helping put together trips into the backcountry from the Eastern Sierra all the way up to the North Cascades in Washington.