The Crystal Mountain snow report for Apr 15 is a 41" base depth with 7 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: 4/15/2026 8:00 AM Update: Good morning from Crystal Mountain! We picked up about 6 inches of new snow overnight as of 5am. It’s a beautiful little refresh and honestly, the perfect cherry on top of well… a season that has really been about personal growth.Conditions are still low coverage. A lot of our closed terrain is in that classic “snow over rock” phase. The good news is that open runs should ski nicely this morning with some soft turns and a fresh feel. The better news: it looks like a powder day, which counts for morale. Just don’t trust anything that seems too smooth or too good to be true, it probably comes with a complimentary core shot. Tell your friends, tell your family, because we can still call this a powder day!Stick to open terrain, keep it playful, and maybe bring the skis you’re emotionally prepared to part with. Get your pass up here and join us for a spring pow day! Fresh snow: A lovely cherry on top. Base depth: Still working on it. Season review: Builds character.Note: Daily morning reports will occur at 7am for the remainder of the ski season. Note: The traverse behind the King is closed and the only access to Silver Basin is via hiking the King. Terrain Parks: Discovery Park, Sudden Drop and Arwine's Park are all open today! Kid's Ski Free all through this month! Ages 12 and under can pick up a free ticket from Guest Services. Please note there may be limited beginner terrain available as we appraoch the end of the season. Events:Pond Skim-April 18: Grab a cold one and catch all of the action as passionate skiers and snowboarders brave the Cascade chill of the pond skim waters and try to impress our judges with their best skim, costume, and splash in hopes of winning a 26/27 Ikon Pass.Meet The Cat Crew-April 19: This free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to explore the powerful snowcats that shape your favorite runs and meet the skilled operators who bring the mountain to life overnight. Step up close to real grooming machines, climb inside the cab and chat with our expert team about what it takes to maintain world-class terrain.Mt.Rainier Berm Brawl Banked Slalom-April 25 +26:Get ready to drop into the Mt. Rainier Berm Brawl for a one-of-a-kind banked slalom at Crystal Mountain. This all-ages snowboard event is packed with high-speed action, sick prizes, and good vibes on the slopes. Whether you're racing for the podium or just here for the party, it's time to carve into spring and send it. Register today!Notes for today:$199Spring 3-Day Passesare on sale now! Ski for just $67 a day, any day of the week, for the rest of the season! We're open daily through the 19th, and have a Bonus Weekend scheduled for the25-26th with service on Green Valley! Don't forget to check out Crystal Mountain Outfitters for their Spring Sale going on right now! Save up to 50% on all 25-26 winter items. (Some exclusions may apply) Swing by Brand X andcheck out all this year's demos for sale at a great price! 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 WINIn case of on-mountain emergency: Call 360-663-3064 or 911 Mountain Weather 4/14/2026 4:40pmForecaster: Chris PleasanceSynopsis: A unrelenting low has descended upon the PNW, determined to show us winter ain’t over yet. Strong SW winds have ramped up, and snow has begun to fly, but the brunt of this system’s moisture won’t arrive until later this evening. A modest serving of water and desirable freezing levels should deliver a solid coating of snow. The real question will be how successful Tahoma is at intercepting the incoming precip. With chilly W-NW flow on the heels of this storm, expect a general dry out on Wednesday with the potential for some bonus post-frontal showers. Cross your fingers! Tuesday Night:Sky Cover: SnowyFreezing Elevation: 2000’12hr Precip: 0.25-0.5” WE and 4-7” SnowWind Trends: Strong W-SWWednesday: Sky Cover: Cloudy w/ ShowersFreezing Elevation: 1500’ 12hr Precip: Flurries, up to 1” SnowWind Trends: Strong WWednesday Night: Sky Cover: CloudyFreezing Elevation: 1,000’ 12hr Precip: 1-2” SnowWind Trends: Moderate W-NWExtended: Light, passing showers will continue into tomorrow night; however, they won’t amount to more than another inch or so before drying out completely by Thursday morning. Clouds should start to dissipate throughout Thursday, as high pressure begins to rebuild in the wake of this storm. Temps will be slow to bounce back, but should rise notably by the weekend, making for favorable snow conditions! *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 F*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.
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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.
