Mountain Loop Highwaywildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Mountain Loop Highway · September
- Road to Artist Point open · Jul–Oct
276days to the next wildflowers seasonJul 1–Aug 31, Skyline Divide's peak wildflower season, per the Forest Service: July and August
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 98% chanceTonight, Tuesday, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:26 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest through the year
- Snoquera Falls at its bestApr–May
- Road to Artist Point openNowJul–Oct
- Subalpine wildflowers at Skyline DivideJul–Aug
- Chains required on the Mt. Baker HighwayNov–Apr
Best spots around Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Skyline DivideA 2-mile forest climb to a big flower field facing Mt. Baker's glaciers
- Heather MeadowsSubalpine heather and huckleberry meadows at the end of the Mount Baker Scenic Byway; Picture Lake and Artist Ridge trails
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Skyline Divide (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Heather Meadows (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Snoquera Falls Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Artist Point Trailhead (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in 2027?
Skyline Divide's peak wildflower season, per the Forest Service: July and August: Jul 1–Aug 31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 276 days (Jul 1–Aug 31, Skyline Divide's peak wildflower season, per the Forest Service: July and August).
When is peak bloom at Skyline Divide?
July and August. Depending on the winter's snow, the area opens in June or July and is usually snowed in again by November.Source: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Skyline Divide (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Do I need a pass?
Yes, a Northwest Forest Pass at Skyline Divide and Heather Meadows. Groups on Skyline Divide are limited to 12.Sources: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Skyline Divide (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab), US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Heather Meadows (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How can I help protect the meadows?
Stay on the trails and respect the 'Meadow Repair' signs where worn areas are being restored.Source: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Heather Meadows (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest?
Skyline Divide: a 2-mile forest climb to a big flower field facing Mt. Baker's glaciers; Heather Meadows: subalpine heather and huckleberry meadows at the end of the Mount Baker Scenic Byway; Picture Lake and Artist Ridge trails.
What is Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest like through the year?
Snoquera Falls at its best (Apr–May), Road to Artist Point open (Jul–Oct), Chains required on the Mt. Baker Highway (Nov–Apr) and Subalpine wildflowers at Skyline Divide (Jul–Aug).