The Crystal Mountain snow report for Mar 15 is a 74" base depth with 8 of 11 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Crystal Mountain are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
Snow Reporter Comments: 3/15 4 PM Update: Per WSDOT, highway 410 is now OPEN! Refer to WSDOTfor travel updates. Chinook and Forest Queen are open until 5pm for special extended operations today. Discovery, Quicksilver AND Gold Hills are open until 7pm for night skiing! We're skiing great groomers, tracked powder and fresh pockets this afternoon, with overcast skies but great visibility, a light snowfall. Be aware of deep snow hazards today: Ski and ride with a partner, keep them in sight, and have a plan to check in. Always ski and ride in control. Read up on Tree Well Safety here.Obey all closures and do not duck ropes.Ski School Multiweek Spring Session lessons and Freeride are cancelled today, Ski and Ride School will be reaching out via email for rescheduling. ParkingReservation cancellations are not required today. Reservations are not required for arrivals after noon, where parking becomes first come first served. All day and night ski tickets for today, 3/15 can be deferred to a different day or refunded if unused by emailing gserive@skicrystal.comAll day and night ski tickets for 3/13, and 3/14 will be automatically refunded. Rentals are available. _________________________________Notes for today: This is the last weekend of night skiing coming up March 12th-15th! Take advantage of all the new snow on your schedule. Enjoy our Coca Cola Ride and Dine deal for just $75. Included is a night skiing ticket (1pm-7pm), dinner voucher and a Coke. $199Spring 3-Day Passesare on sale now! Ski for just $67 a day, any day of the week, for the rest of the season!$62 Day tickets continueevery Tuesday for the remainder of the season!Looking to save time and make the most of the day? Consider grabbing a Daily Reserve Upgrade! Available on weekends and holidays, this upgrade grants access to priority lift lines, getting you on the lift faster and allowing you to complete more laps. Did you know it just takes 5 Days to be entered to win a 26/27 Ikon Pass? Track your days on the Ikon App and register for RIDE TO WINPaid reservations can only be cancelled by emailing SP+ at CrystalMtnParking@spplus.com with Reservation #, First Name, and Last Name. While you may not receive an immediate reply, the cancellation will be processed. The Crystal Mountain Contact Center cannot process these cancellations.In case of on-mountain emergency: Call 360-663-3064 or 911Mountain Weather 3/14/2026 7:30pmForecaster: Mike Haft Synopsis: The snow has come to an end. Sunday will bring cool temps and mostly cloudy skies. Hopefully the road opens and we seeya soon. *Daily Summaries: 12hr period representing 4am-4pm or 4pm-4am data*Freezing Elevation (ft): Approximate elevation above sea level where the air temperature reaches 32 degree FUphill Travel Update: See the above banner for the current status. Please visit guest services to get your 25/26 uphill travel card. This must be renewed free of charge for the season. Uphill travel may be prohibited at any time as mountain operations teams conduct avalanche mitigation. Refer to the "No Uphill Travel" lights around the base area and the Mountain Report page indicating the status of the designated route. These lights are located by the Gondola trail map, at the bottom of Chinook, at the bottom of Discovery, and at the top of the Quicksilver lift shack. For more information about uphill travel, please visit the uphill travel page. 25/26 WINTER PROGRAMS, CLINICS, AND NECESSITIESSki and Ride School:Explore our programs and find the right fit for you.AIARE Course & Certification: Ski the backcountry with expert knowledge and certification
Crystal Mountain offers 2,600 acres of accessible terrain (2,300 acres of which are lift served). Skiers and riders will find everything from relaxed groomers to challenging advanced terrain. Expansive backcountry parallels the open boundary policy for experts.
This year-round resort offers a number of summer activities as well, including disc golf, scenic gondola rides, hiking, horseback rides, mountain biking and mountain yoga.
Where Is Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Located?
Crystal Mountain ski area is located next to Mt. Rainier National Park in the Cascade Range of Washington, less than two hours from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.