📷 Crystal Mountain WA
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Crystal Mountain WA
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Last Snowfall
Apr 1
11d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.1cm
14-Day Forecast
28.1cm
Snow Depth
93cm
Resort Guide
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.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Snorting Elk Cellar – A beloved après-ski spot located at the base of Crystal Mountain, the Snorting Elk Cellar is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, extensive craft beer selection, and lively social scene, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Crystal Mountain has a snow depth of 93cm, providing a solid base for skiing despite the overcast conditions. With no new snow in the past week, you might want to check out other activities while we await the forecasted snowfall over the next two weeks, which could bring an average of 23cm.
AI-generated summaryDepth
118cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
98cm in the past week - decent refresh.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2140m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1341m
Temp
1.8°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
58cm
14-Day Forecast
20.5cm
Mid-Mountain
1738m
Temp
0.1°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
17.5cm
Summit
2134m
Temp
-3.4°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
93cm
14-Day Forecast
22.5cm
Lifts Open
open
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2134m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
🌧️
3.8°
-7.6°
Mon
13
☁️
-1.2°
-5.9°
Tue
14
❄️
-3°
-7.4°
5.5cm
Wed
15
❄️
-4.4°
-10.2°
9.7cm
Thu
16
☁️
-3.4°
-11.1°
1.2cm
Fri
17
☁️
-0.2°
-14.9°
Sat
18
🌧️
4.4°
-11.9°
Sun
19
❄️
-1.2°
-6.2°
4.1cm
Mon
20
❄️
-3.9°
-8.3°
1.7cm
Tue
21
☁️
-0.7°
-5.1°
Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
669.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-10%
vs 5-Year Avg
743.6cm avg by now
+13%
vs 30-Year Avg
592.6cm avg by now
743.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has consistently exceeded the 30-year average, with the 5-year average reaching 678.0 cm compared to the long-term average of 537.9 cm, indicating a significant upward trend. The current season's snowfall is slightly below the recent 5-year average at 94%, but remains well above the 30-year average at 118%. Notable variability is observed, with a sharp decline in 2023 followed by a rebound in 2024, suggesting increased year-to-year fluctuations. Overall, the data points to a period of elevated snowfall relative to historical norms, despite occasional short-term decreases.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.