The Crystal Mountain snow report for Apr 11 is a 40" 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: 4/11/2026 1:15 PM Update: Happy Bikini Downhill Day! Overcast skies and warm temps continue, but luckily not much for precip today! Perfect swimsuit weather! Temps will be keeping runs relatively soft today, but be aware of some firm areas in the morning and late season coverage. There's a chance of clearing skies later in the day. TODAY is the Elysian Bikini Downhill, raising funds for the Crystal Fire Dept. Any on-site donation enters you to win a custom Elysian board or pair of skis! The race begins at 2pm on Quicksilver, with live music at 3pm followed by awards on the Mountain Commons upper patio. We'll see you on the mountain!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: Arwine's Jump Line and Discovery Park (as rollers) are open today. Sudden drop is now open as well. 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:Midday at Midway - April 11: From 1-3pm fuel up, rock out and snag free swag at the mountain’s biggest, best and only midday party! Slide into the Midway Yurt, your snack HQ, and fuel up, because this DJ is spinning tracks that hit harder than Smells Like Teen Spirit trending on TikTok. Bikini Downhill-April 11:The galaxy’s most outrageous springtime tradition is back. Across the snowy expanse of Crystal Mountain, brave spring skiers and riders will unite to defy the cold and embrace the sunshine in a race like no other. 1st place winners take home a 26/27 Ikon Pass, registration is open!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.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 4/10/2026 4:00pmForecaster: Chris PleasanceSynopsis: Spring weather lovers rejoice, because this forecast period looks to bring those classic cloudy, moist, and warm conditions to our region. As a low-pressure center pinwheels off the California coast, it spreads clouds across the PNW and scattered precip that remains targeted at Oregon for the time being. On Saturday, we will see snow levels slowly fall back to ridgetops as a more coordinated band of light precip marches northward, reaching Crystal sometime in the morning. Unfortunately, this wave of moisture will fall in the liquid variety, further eroding our soggy snowpack and ensuring truly slush-tastic surface conditions. We can, however, find solace in the relatively light winds associated with this feature and the soft turns that it’s sure to deliver. Friday Night:Sky Cover: Building CloudsFreezing Elevation: 7500’12hr Precip: TraceWind Trends: Light SE-SWSaturday: Sky Cover: Cloudy Freezing Elevation: 6,000’ 12hr Precip: Up to 0.2” WEWind Trends: Light W-SWSaturday Night: Sky Cover: CloudyFreezing Elevation: 6,000’ 12hr Precip: TraceWind Trends: Light W-SWExtended: On Sunday, that pesky low-pressure center and its associated moisture will mosey East. With some luck, we may see some sunshine; however, clouds will still cling to the Cascades as we enjoy a brief intermission between storms. Temps will remain tepid with freezing levels struggling to drop much below our summit, so soft snow surfaces should persist. Looking further out, a more potent and chillier storm system threatens to impact the PNW midweek, although precipitation amounts are still up in the air. *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.
