📷 Crystal Mountain WA
North America
Crystal Mountain WA
Closed for the season
Season ended May 26, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 25
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.7cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Crystal Mountain WA is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of May 26, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 11/100 (Limited), 1 cm (0.4 in) of snow in the last 7 days. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 26, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
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.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2140m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1341m
Temp
21°C
Wind
6.6km/h
Snow Depth
58cm
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Mid-Mountain
1738m
Temp
10.6°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
2134m
Temp
15.9°C
Wind
6.6km/h
Snow Depth
58cm
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2134m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
16.1°
3.2°
Fri
29
🌧️
3.7°
-2.1°
Sat
30
🌧️
1.8°
-4.6°
Sun
31
☁️
4.1°
-6.9°
Mon
1
☁️
11.4°
-3°
Tue
2
🌧️
12.7°
2°
Wed
3
🌧️
9.5°
-0.5°
Thu
4
☀️
10°
-3.2°
Fri
5
🌧️
11.9°
-1°
Sat
6
🌧️
3.5°
-1.9°
Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
716.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-10%
vs 5-Year Avg
792.8cm avg by now
+13%
vs 30-Year Avg
635.4cm avg by now
792.8cm
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.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
