Crystal Mountain WA ski resort

📷 Crystal Mountain WA

North America

Crystal Mountain WA

22

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 1

11d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0.1cm

14-Day Forecast

28.1cm

Snow Depth

93cm

Updated: Apr 12, 3:01 PMWeather at base: 1341m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2134m
Base1341m
Vertical2612m
Lifts9/11
Runs85
Skiable Area2600 acres
Avg Snowfall486 inches / 1234 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
22
Fair
stable

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 summary

Depth

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

2134mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM

0cm
24h
28cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
Now12
M13
5.5
T14
9.7
W15
1.2
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

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

9/11
82%

open

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
28.1cm
GFS
19.2cm
GEM
12.5cm
JMA
26.3cm
ICON
21.3cm
Météo-Fr
7.8cm
SnowSure™
19.2cm

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.