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Crystal Mountain WA Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 13
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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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 12:02 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 666cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 596cm full-season avg
666cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~606.1 cm. That's 9% below the 5-year average (666 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (596 cm).
Crystal Mountain WA Season Snowfall
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Crystal Mountain WA Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 673cm with an average of 141 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 22% above this average (822cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 95cm | 18 days | 28cm | 64cm | 20cm |
| December | 146cm | 22 days | 91cm | 134cm | 26cm |
| January | 130cm | 21 days | 145cm | 179cm | 24cm |
| February | 103cm | 20 days | 176cm | 208cm | 22cm |
| March | 96cm | 21 days | 200cm | 228cm | 18cm |
| April | 53cm | 17 days | 191cm | 214cm | 11cm |
| May | 18cm | 9 days | 127cm | 172cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
91 days scored, from 22 Feb
79
Best Day
13 Mar
10
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
10
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5525 Feb6cm
- 5424 Feb17cm
- 4722 Feb8cm
March 2026
- 7913 Mar21cm
- 7214 Mar56cm
- 7012 Mar30cm
April 2026
- 4416 Apr11cm
- 402 Apr10cm
- 371 Apr
May 2026
- 2516 May7cm
- 2517 May5cm
- 1815 May
February scored highest for Crystal Mountain WA in 2025-26. Based on 91 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
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.
