Crystal Mountain WA ski resort

📷 Crystal Mountain WA

North America

Crystal Mountain WA

39

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 24

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

52.9cm

14-Day Forecast

20.8cm

Snow Depth

93cm

Updated: Feb 26, 3:31 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
Lifts8/11
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
39
Solid
stable

Good conditions - book with confidence.

Current conditions at Crystal Mountain are quite favorable with a snow depth of 93cm, providing a solid base for skiing. Over the past week, we've seen 50cm of fresh snow, enhancing the overall experience. While today is overcast with temperatures around -9°C, the outlook remains promising.

AI-generated summary

Depth

93cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

50cm in the past week - decent refresh.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2134mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM

53cm
24h
21cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
53
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
S1
M2
T3
5
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2140m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

1341m

Temp

-3.5°C

Wind

9.4km/h

Snow Depth

58cm

14-Day Forecast

9.9cm

Mid-Mountain

1738m

Temp

-5.4°C

Wind

17.1km/h

Snow Depth

42cm

14-Day Forecast

10.1cm

Summit

2134m

Temp

-8.7°C

Wind

9.4km/h

Snow Depth

93cm

14-Day Forecast

12.6cm

Lifts Open

8/11
73%

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
20.8cm
GFS
2.5cm
GEM
6cm
JMA
17.4cm
ICON
8.4cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
9.2cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

-1.5°

-13.9°

Fri

27

0.9°

-10.3°

Sat

28

☁️

3.1°

-9.9°

Sun

1

🌤️

4.4°

-10.5°

Mon

2

☁️

5.4°

-7.9°

Tue

3

❄️

5.5°

-10.4°

Wed

4

❄️

-2.5°

-6.4°

5cm

Thu

5

🌧️

-3°

-8.2°

0.5cm

Fri

6

❄️

-3.3°

-8.7°

8cm

Sat

7

❄️

-6.7°

-14.7°

3.3cm

Summit elevation (2134m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

478.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-18%

vs 5-Year Avg

581.8cm avg by now

+4%

vs 30-Year Avg

460.6cm avg by now

581.8cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.