📷 Crystal Mountain WA
North America
Crystal Mountain WA
Solid · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 91 verified open days
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 4
6d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.2cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
11
2026–27 season
Solid
2025-26 season average
Crystal Mountain WA is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 30.2 across 91 verified open days.
March
#1 to book
96cm avg · scored 43.4
February
#2 to book
103cm avg · scored 46.7
January
#3 to book
130cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #18 Mar – 14 Marscored 61.1
- #215 Mar – 21 Marscored 42.9
- #322 Feb – 28 Febscored 46.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 5 Mar – 18 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:03 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended May 26, 2026
85 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
2134mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Crystal Mountain WA
Crystal Mountain is located in Washington’s Cascade Range, offering the largest ski area in the state with over 2,600 acres of terrain and 80 named runs. The resort features a mix of beginner to expert trails, modern lifts including the Mt. Rainier Gondola, and panoramic views of Mount Rainier. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant alpine village atmosphere, on-mountain dining, and year-round activities, making it a standout destination for both skiing and mountain recreation.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Crystal Mountain WA
- Where is Crystal Mountain WA?
- Crystal Mountain WA is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Crystal Mountain WA?
- Crystal Mountain WA runs from a base elevation of 1,341 m (4,400 ft) to a summit of 2,134 m (7,001 ft), giving a vertical drop of 793 m (2,602 ft).
- How big is Crystal Mountain WA?
- Crystal Mountain WA has 2,600 acres (1,052 hectares) of skiable terrain, 85 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Crystal Mountain WA?
- Crystal Mountain WA is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Crystal Mountain WA?
- Crystal Mountain WA typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Crystal Mountain WA get in a typical season?
- Crystal Mountain WA averages 486 inches / 1234 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Crystal Mountain WA in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #359 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Crystal Mountain WA averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.
