The Crystal Mountain snow report for Jan 09 is a 30" base depth with 10 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: 1/9/26: 3 PM Update: Good afternoon l! Temperatures stayed nice and cool last night which means all those powder stashes from this week's storm are staying fresh! We've been seeing partly clear skies today and it's been beautiful out! We were able to open the hike to Penny Dawgs, Puckers, Morning Glory, and Brand-X yesterday later in the morning. Coverage is looking better, but continue to be cautious of low coverage and obstacles in places. We will be evaluating new terrain openings today so stay posted for updates! In the interim, remember to respect our closures and make sure to ski and ride with a partner. Night skiing is on from 4pm-8pm on Quicksilver, Gold Hills, and Discovery tonight and through the weekend! Rafters is temporarily closed today. Bootpack Bar and Cascade Foodhall will be open until 8pm. Extend your riding time and join us for night skiing! Happy Friday! Mountain Weather 1/8/2026 4:00pmForecaster: Bradford SwansonSynopsis: Thursday night, we will see some lingering light snow showers and cranky winds. As day breaks, we will have partly cloudy skies, and winds should begin to decrease. By noon, temps will start to climb rapidly as a weak inversion builds, heating our upper ridges while keeping the base area relatively cool. Thursday Night: Sky Cover: CloudyFreezing Elevation: 3,500’12hr Precip: Trace-2”Wind Trends: Moderate to strong WNWFriday: Sky Cover: Partly cloudyFreezing Elevation: 5,000’12hr Precip: Trace amounts possibleWind Trends: Moderate WNWFriday Night: Sky Cover: Mostly ClearFreezing Elevation: 5,000’12hr Precip: NoneWind Trends: Light to Moderate WSWOutlook: Saturday is looking to be a very nice bluebird day, with mostly clear skies but potentially cranky winds in the afternoon. The inversion should continue to hold until the next system moves in on Sunday morning. This is where the good news ends, with 6,000’ freezing levels forecasted for Sunday, we will likely see some wet and heavy mixed precip up high and rain in the base area. Join us January 11th for theCalling Women In: Ski Patrol Seminar! Women will experience the “highlight reel” of patrolling from the perspective of female patrollers. Registration required: MORE INFO + REGISTRATIONNotes for today:Snowfall totals are updated daily at 5am. For everyone's safety, sledding is not permitted in our operating area. Ski & ride with care. We know you’re excited, and we are too. Please ride responsibly and stay in control, especially in high traffic areas. Respect all closures. Take a moment to read more on ourMountain Safetypage!Book your shuttle today! The Crystal Express Shuttle is free with a reservation, and runs on weekends and holidays, with multiple departures from the Enumclaw Expo Center Parking Lot. Parking Reservation cancellations are always required if you're not planning on making it up. This includes for advanced bookings and additions from the waitlist. No-show policy applies. Do your part to ensure everyone has access to the mountain. Thank you!At this time, paid 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. 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. Jumpstart your new year with these new deals! We're rolling back the pricing on the Anytime and Mid-week 3-day Passes. Ski for as low as $73 a day! No code needed- but hurry, this deal ends on January 11th. Then, on January 6th, we kick off a full month celebration of our founding year, 1962, with $62 now every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of the month.FOOD+BEVERAGE Hours 1/9/26• Brew 62: 7:00am-4pm• MCL Food Hall: 7:00am-10:30am for Grab+Go, Hot Line Open 10:30am-8pm• Bootpack Bar: 10:30am-8pm• Summit House: 10:30am-2:30pm (last seating)• Midway Yurt: 10:30am-4pm (Brown Bag Space) • Campbell Basin Lodge: 10:30am-3pm (Bathrooms and Grab+Go at 9am)• Rafters: Warming Loft only• Quickstop Yurt: 11am-7pm• Tower 16: Closed• Fireside Cantina: ClosedUPCOMING EVENTS:Jan 11: Calling Women In: Ski Patrol Seminar | 7:30am-5pm: Join us for SheJumps: Calling Women In Ski Patrol! Women will experience the “highlight reel” of patrolling from the perspective of female patrollers. Registration required!Jan 15: Military Appreciation Day | All DayJan 15: Intro to Backcountry Touring Clinic | 9am-1pmJan 16-18: AIARE Course 1 | All DayJan 17: Birds of Prey Summit Après | 3pm-5pm: Join us at the Summit House for panoramic views, après delights and unforgettable up-close encounters with Birds of Prey.Jan 17: Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt | All DaySPECIAL OPERATIONS UPDATE: RETURN TO REGULAR OPERATIONSWe 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. To cancel advanced purchase of reservations 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. For up to the date information on Highway 410, please visit the WSDOT website.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.
