Mt. Baker Ski Area snowfall was most in many years

Over 855 inches fell LYNDEN ­— The Mt. Baker Ski Area is closed now for the 2016-17 season after what may turn out to be the biggest snowfall up at Heather Meadows in at least 12 years. Total snowfall through April 16 stood at 855 inches, the ski area’s website reports. With three inches more,…