📷 Crystal Mountain WA
North America
Crystal Mountain WA
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 4 — closed May 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Crystal Mountain WA is projected to open December 4, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March96cm avg · last season 43.4
- #2February103cm avg · last season 46.7
- #3January130cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 61.1
- #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 42.9
- #3 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 46.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 4
Projected to open December 4, 2026
85 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 11
- Runs– / 85
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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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.
