The Crystal Mountain snow report for Apr 18 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: 4/18/2026 3:00 PM Update: Wrapping up another great spring day. It was hot, fully t-shirt and shorts weather. The snow is the perfect consistency, not too sticky, but still grab a wax as a precautionary. Even through the afternoon, things are riding quick and smooth. Join us off of Quicksilver at 1PM, splash, crash and have a good time. We’ll see you there.Note: Daily morning reports will occur at 7am for the remainder of the ski season.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: 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 4/17/2026 4:00pmForecaster: Bradford SwansonSynopsis: The slow warming trend will continue into the weekend as a predominant high-pressure ridge begins to take hold. Expect lingering high clouds and filtered sunshine on Saturday, along with light South winds. The winds over the past few days have significantly helped stave off the heat and slow the bleeding of the snowpack; let's hope that continues through the weekend. Overall, Saturday is looking to be a very nice start to the closing weekend. Grab a fun outfit and come on up to enjoy the nice weather!Friday Night:Sky Cover: Partly cloudyFreezing Elevation: 6,500’12hr Precip: NoneWind Trends: Light, South SoutheastSaturday:Sky Cover: Partly cloudyFreezing Elevation: 8,000’12hr Precip: NoneWind Trends: Light, SouthSaturday Night:Sky Cover: CloudyFreezing Elevation: 9,000’12hr Precip: NoneWind Trends: Moderate, SoutheastExtended: On Sunday, temperatures will continue to rise, while wind intensity will also increase. Expect mostly cloudy skies, warm temperatures, and moderate South winds. *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.
