📷 Crystal Mountain WA
North America
Crystal Mountain WA
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
11
2026–27 season
Overview
Crystal Mountain WA is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 4, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Crystal Mountain WA
Lifts
11
Skiable area
2600 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(85 total)
Beginner
9
11% of terrain
Intermediate
46
54% of terrain
Advanced
30
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair4
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1341m
Temp
10.7°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
1738m
Temp
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Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2134m
Temp
5.5°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
1 camera nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (WSDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Highway cameras near Crystal Mountain WA
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via WSDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Crystal Mountain WA (cascades), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:03 AM
Today 17 / 5 | Wed, Jul 15 18 / 5 | Thu, Jul 16 11 / 48.7mm | Fri, Jul 17 13 / 1 | Sat, Jul 18 15 / 1 | Sun, Jul 19 20 / 6 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 12 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 13 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 16 | 20 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 31 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2134m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌤️
17.1°
5°
12 km/h
Wed
15
🌤️
18°
5.3°
8 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
10.5°
4.1°
10 km/h
Fri
17
☁️
12.9°
1.4°
15 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
14.6°
0.6°
14 km/h
Sun
19
☀️
20.1°
5.8°
10 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
22.7°
7.3°
4 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
18.5°
8.9°
9 km/h
Wed
22
☀️
19.6°
6.9°
11 km/h
Thu
23
☀️
18.4°
5.3°
14 km/h
Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 666cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 666cm full-season avg
666cm
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.
Crystal Mountain WA Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 673cm with an average of 141 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 94.8cm | 18 days | 28cm | 64cm | 19.8cm |
| December | 145.9cm | 22 days | 91cm | 134cm | 25.5cm |
| January | 130.3cm | 21 days | 145cm | 179cm | 24.1cm |
| February | 103.2cm | 20 days | 176cm | 208cm | 22.1cm |
| March | 95.7cm | 21 days | 200cm | 228cm | 17.5cm |
| April | 52.7cm | 17 days | 191cm | 214cm | 11.4cm |
| May | 17.7cm | 9 days | 127cm | 172cm | 5.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
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.
