USDA SNOTEL TelemetryWAID: 909:WA:SNTL
Confidence:Moderate

Mount Baker (Heather Meadows), WA: Snow Depth & Forecast

Network: USDA SNOTEL Telemetry •Elevation: 4,210 ft (1,283 m) •Coordinates: 48.863°N, 121.677°W •Region: Pacific Northwest Cascades

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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards based on current telemetry.

Observation Freshness & Provenance

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Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
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Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
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Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Settled Base DepthMount Baker (Heather Meadows)
USDA SNOTEL Sensor
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SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
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Historical Season BaselineNormal Near Zero (Early Season)

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Mount Baker (Heather Meadows)
Mathematical Point Contributions:
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7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution numerical weather prediction

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Historical Climate Baselines & Normals

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
Normal Near ZeroNormal for this date is near zero (early autumn)
Typical Seasonal Peak
145"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
November - JuneCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Mount Baker (Heather Meadows) Telemetry & Geography

Holder of the world record for the greatest snowfall in a single season (1,140 inches in 1998-99). Heather Meadows builds giant maritime snowpack depths and features world-class backcountry terrain on Shuksan Arm.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from November - June. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 145 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS SNOTEL (Automated acoustic & pillow telemetry)
Elevation ZoneMid-Mountain Ridge

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Northwest Cascades)

FrostBurst condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).

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Station & Telemetry Metadata

USDA SNOTEL
Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS National Water & Climate Center
Reporting CadenceAutomated telemetry (hourly cadence)
Observation EquipmentAcoustic ultrasonic depth sensor & electronic snow pillow
Official Station ID909:WA:SNTL

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
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Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Stevens Pass Summit81.8 mi away • 4,070 ft (140 ft lower)
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Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Within 100 Miles
Mount Baker & Shuksan BackcountryWorld-record maritime snowpack depths and grand alpine backcountry touring.
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Recommended Guide

What is Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and Why Does It Matter?

Snow depth tells you how high the snow reaches; Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) tells you how much water and mass is actually packed into that snow.

Read 6-min Guide →