The Crystal Mountain snow report for Dec 24 is a 19" 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: 12/23 4:45 PM SPECIAL OPERATIONS UPDATE:Hello Crystal Skiers and riders! We are so excited to announce our return to regular access on the mountain. Please see critical info on parking and more below. Thank you all for your understanding and support during this challenging time. We look forward to seeing you on the mountain!Reservations are no longer required for tomorrow 12/24 and Thursday 12/25, as well as midweek days in January. Please see note on refunds below. We have returned to our regular parking plan, with parking reservations required Friday 12/26 to 1/4 during the holiday period and onwards on weekend/Holidays.Parking arrivals after 12 p.m. noon without a parking reservation are now permitted. Parking on days without reservation requirements and for arrivals after 12 p.m. noon are on a first come, first served basis. Guests on the parking waitlist for regularly required reservation days have been added to confirmed reservation, if space is available on the given day. Guests still on the wait list will be notified if spaces become available. System errors have been corrected, apologies and thank you to those who helped flag the glitches. Parking reservation refunds will go out for all of the previously required midweek days that were booked during our interim parking plan. Refunds may take 7-10 business to appear in your account. No action is needed for this refund. Parking reservation refundsare available for advanced bookings of reservation on regularly required days, offered only through 12/31. If no action is taken, the advanced reservation will remain and become non-refundable. No show policy will apply. For these type of refunds email: CrystalMtnParking@spplus.com with Reservation #, First Name, and Last Name. Additional follow-up with some accounts may apply. Note: the Crystal Mountain Contact Center cannot cancel reservations. Crystal Mountain Express Shuttle reservations are now available for service starting 12/26, on the normal 7 day rolling window.Day tickets are available for tomorrow 12/24 and onwards. Deferral option on Crystal local passes to end 12/24, and Ikon Pass $50 deferral to end by 12/24. If you have already deferred your pass, you can call the Ikon Contact Center 888-365-IKON or 303-729-3174 to resume use this season. For up to the date information on Highway 410, please visit the WSDOT website.Thank you all for your understanding and patience as we navigating this challenging time. We look forward to seeing you at Crystal Mountain this season!Mountain Conditions Report12/24 3:00 pm Good afternoon skiers and riders! As we celebrate the Eve of the holiday, the weather lightened up and we even had a short window of Vitamin D. If you missed out today, join us tomorrow for more sliding fun and say hello to Santa and his helpers! Operations Update: Summit House will remain closed for the rest of the day. Temperatures are hovering right around the freezing level, which means conditions may feel colder with wind chill. Snow surfaces will vary—more firm in wind-scoured areas and softer in sheltered zones and lower elevations.The wind writes songs along the ridge, A restless tune of ice and sky, Snowflakes dance, then swiftly flee, As clouds go racing past on high.Bundle tight, feel winter’s breath, Cold and sharp, yet bright and clear— For even in the roaring wind, The mountain’s beauty still draws near.Before loading the lifts today, please be sure to review these crucial reminders: Early season conditions & unmarked hazards exist. Please ski and ride with caution and keep your eyes open for unmarked rocks, trees, bushes, and creeks. Ski & ride with care. We know you’re excited, and we are too. Please ride responsibly and stay in control today as we launch the 2025-2026 Winter Season. Brush up on Mountain Safety and the Responsibility Code!Obey all mountain closures. Our team is working hard to open terrain as quickly and safely as possible. Closed areas are closed for a reason, so please keep yourself and our team safe by only skiing in open areas.This Daily Message is THE source for the most update to date informationon operations. It will be updated at ~5am, ~7:30am, and throughout the day for operations changes, as well as updates on conditions and weather. Due to damage from this month's storms, snowfall totals will not be reported until 8am, and temperatures on this report will not be accurate, for the time being. Guest Wi-Fi and some cell phone carriers may continue to be offline due to storm damage. Regardless of cell provider and signal availability, guests can call 911 for on-mountain emergencies, or speak directly to a Crystal Mountain Employee. These calls will get relayed to Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol Dispatch. Food and Beverage: The Summit House Restaurant will be open from 10:30 a.m. to with last seating at 2:30 p.m. with a limited menu, along with Brew 62 Cafe, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Mountain Commons Lodge Food Hall, open from 7 a.m. for grab and go, and hot line as well as Bootback Bar from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rafters will be open as a warming space only. Midway Yurt will be open from 10:30 a.m-4 p.mBrandX Rentals and Tune Shop: Select rental options will be available for walk up purchases.Retail at Crystal Mountain Outfitters will be open on standard hours todaySki and Ride School: Check Crystal Mountain website for updated information on future bookings. Uphill Travel Update: See the above banner for the current status. Uphill travel is no longer permitted into Southback for the remainder of the season. 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, bottom of Chinook, bottom of Discovery, and top of Quicksilver lift shack. For more information about uphill travel, please visit the uphill travel page. .............Mountain Weather 12/23/2025 4:20pmSynopsis: A fierce elongated Low, thrusting its way up the Pacific coast will begin to pound the region in the late evening hours. All weather influencing factors will be on the rise. Winds will be impressive out of the SSE, snow levels peak at mid-mountain, and a quick but pungent shot of moisture is the name of the game for Wednesday. We can expect things to calm and cool into Thursday. Tuesday Night: Sky Cover: Mostly cloudy w/ snow showers Freezing Elevation: 3500’ and warming 12hr Precip: Up to 3” possible Wind Trends: Moderate SSE increasing to Very Strong SSE Wednesday: Sky Cover: Cloudy w/ mixed precip. Freezing Elevation: 5500’ 12hr Precip: 0.25-0.50”we w/ 2-4" possible above 6,000’ Wind Trends: 60-70mph SSE at ridgeline Wednesday Night: Sky Cover: Partly cloudy Freezing Elevation: 5500’ 12hr Precip: Trace Wind Trends: Strong SW G35 Outlook: A garden variety of weak weather systems will keep mostly cloudy conditions, intermittent snow showers, and cooler temps in the forecast through the week. Forecaster: Mike Haft .............ADVANCED PARKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE SEASON ARE OPEN. BOOK YOURS HERE. UPCOMING EVENTS DEC 24-25 Skiing Santa and Merry Making Elves: Santa and his Merrymaking Elves will be dashing through the snow and laughing all the way! Find them on the mountain and if you’ve been good this year, word is, Santa’s also got a special treat just for you! All ages welcome!DEC 26 Rafters Happy Hour: Join us in the base area for Rafters Happy Hour! Enjoy great food and drink specials from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. to help you recharge before heading back out for night skiing. Our events team will keep the energy high with games and giveaways, ensuring plenty of mountain fun for everyone. All ages welcome!DEC 31 NEW YEARS BASH: Close out 2025 with a burst of excitement; no late-night required! Head to Rafters starting at 6:00 p.m. for family-friendly karaoke, live music, and fun contests. At 9:00 p.m., step outside with your mountain community to enjoy vibrant fireworks lighting up the slopes. All ages welcome! 25/26 WINTER PRODUCTS & PASSESNIGHT SKIING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE 25/26 SEASON! FROM 28 to 53 NIGHTS! Read full announcement Daily lift tickets are now on sale, plus $62 Tuesday's are NOW DOUBLED! Every 2nd and now 4th Tuesday of the 25/26 season, ride for only $62! Lock in your holiday plans, or your next trip with savings you can't beat. Purchase now and save later.Performance Ski, Snowboard and Beginner Rental Pass:ON SALE NOW! Tune Pass: Premier and Base available for purchase!Demo Pass: Lock in the best gear of the 25/26 season with unlimited use!25/26 3-Day Midweek & Anytime Passes: Your pass to the perfect powder day, groomer day or when conditions are right for you. Purchase today and gear up for a rad winter.Afternoon Pass:With extended night skiing dates, take your Afternoon Pass to the next level!25/26 WINTER PROGRAMS,CLINICS, AND NECESSITIESSki and Ride School:Explore our programs and find your right fit.Freeride Program (NEW! Adult Programs now available): Registration now open, limited spots available! AIARE Course & Certification: Ski the backcountry with expert knowledge and certificationSeasonal Gear storage: Hassle-free on mountain storage with limited availability, lock your space in today!Seasonal Lockers:For you or the entire family, check out options today .Full Day Seasonal Lesson Programs for 4-6 year olds are now available- with lunch included too! Secure your spot.Already signed up for a 2-hour session and want to upgrade? No problem—just call us at 833-279-7895In case of on-mountain emergency: Call 360-663-3064 or 911
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.
