📷 Crystal Mountain MI
North America
Crystal Mountain MI
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Crystal Mountain MI is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Crystal Mountain is a year-round resort located in Thompsonville, Michigan, featuring 59 downhill ski slopes, multiple terrain parks, and over 25 kilometers of cross-country trails. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of lodging options, a full-service spa, and dining venues. Signature experiences include night skiing, a mountain-top adventure course, and a vibrant village area, making it a popular destination for both winter sports and relaxation.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Crystal Mountain MI
Lifts
8
Skiable area
104 ac
Longest run
2 km / 1.2 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Vista Lounge – This popular après-ski spot at Crystal Mountain offers panoramic views, craft cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite for relaxing with friends after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
There has been no new snow in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently not available.
Historic
This season-to-date is below the 5-year average of 132cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Great Lakes & Midwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
Base
231m
Temp
23.4°C
Wind
15.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
288m
Temp
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Wind
17km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
345m
Temp
22.7°C
Wind
15.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Crystal Mountain MI Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Crystal Mountain MI (cascades), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:03 PM
Today 25 / 132.1mm | Sat, Aug 22 22 / 166.6mm | Sun, Aug 23 18 / 141.5mm | Mon, Aug 24 19 / 11 | Tue, Aug 25 23 / 12 | Wed, Aug 26 24 / 137.5mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 5.7 |
| Temp (°C) | 17 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 11 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 27 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 39 | 22 | 29 | 45 | 30 | 25 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 41 | 36 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (345m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
24.7°
13.4°
16 km/h
Sat
22
🌦️
21.7°
15.5°
18 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
18.3°
13.7°
22 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
19.3°
11.2°
17 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
22.9°
11.5°
14 km/h
Wed
26
🌦️
23.9°
12.9°
20 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
24.8°
16.2°
11 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
22.4°
15.8°
15 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
23.2°
15.5°
11 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
25.8°
11.2°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (345m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 132cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 134cm full-season avg
132cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Crystal Mountain MI Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 140cm with an average of 83 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 14.1cm | 9 days | 2cm | 8cm | 3.8cm |
| December | 34.9cm | 19 days | 11cm | 22cm | 7.7cm |
| January | 35.2cm | 21 days | 21cm | 32cm | 6cm |
| February | 24.5cm | 16 days | 26cm | 34cm | 6.5cm |
| March | 20.1cm | 11 days | 16cm | 30cm | 7.2cm |
| April | 9.1cm | 6 days | 2cm | 10cm | 3.9cm |
| May | 0.8cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Crystal Mountain MI, ERA5 season snowfall median was 126 cm (50 in), about 12% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
126 cm
10 El Niño winters · 12% below median
All-season median
143 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 126 cm | 106 cm – 146 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 149 cm | 109 cm – 159 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 161 cm | 136 cm – 180 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Mountain MI
- Where is Crystal Mountain MI?
- Crystal Mountain MI is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Crystal Mountain MI?
- Crystal Mountain MI runs from a base elevation of 231 m (758 ft) to a summit of 345 m (1,132 ft), giving a vertical drop of 114 m (374 ft).
- How big is Crystal Mountain MI?
- Crystal Mountain MI has 104 acres (42 hectares) of skiable terrain, 59 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Crystal Mountain MI?
- Crystal Mountain MI is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Crystal Mountain MI get in a typical season?
- Crystal Mountain MI averages 132 inches / 335 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
