The Crystal Mountain snow report for Mar 20 is a 45" base depth with 5 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: 3/20/26 12:15 PM Update: Good afternoon! We are operating today, 3/20, with limited lifts and terrain: Chinook, Forest Queen, and Discovery are operating as scheduled. Due to increased avalanche hazards the upper mountain is closed. This includes Chair 6, Rainier Express, Green Valley, the Gondola (including Scenic Gondola, and the Summit House restaurant.) Gold Hills and Quicksilver will be closed as well. As a reminder, night skiing is done for the season. We are expecting a cooling trend accompanied by drier weather as we head into the weekend. This could help our chances to be able to open more terrain. We'll post an update on the outlook for tomorrow's operations this afternoon. Expect surfy, slushy turns today with warm weather and sprinkles throughout the day. If you’ve never given slush laps a shot, today is the day! Grab some warm weather wax from our friends in the tune shop and get after it! Land lines are down at the resort: In case of on-mountain emergency: Call 360-820-2736 or 911 Terrain Parks for Today: All parks are open. Disco has been rebuilt with 3 features. Arwine's Jumpline is groomed with rollersEvents:Rafters will close at 1pm today, 3/20. Happy Hour is cancelled this eveningPride in the Pow is this weekend March 21st-22nd. Join us for a full-on celebration of love, diversity, and good vibes. Whether you're carving up the slopes, busting a move on the dance floor, or enjoying the incredible drag performances, we've got something for everyone!Summit Apres MTN Pride: Wrap up your mountain adventure in true Pride style at the Summit Après Party. Happening from 3-5PM March 21st at the Summit House, the highest-elevation celebration! Intro to Backcountry Touring: Offered Daily March 27th, 28th, and 29th, learn the essentials of backcountry travel in a beginner-friendly setting in this three-hour clinic. Nachtspektakel: On March 28th from 4-9PM tour under the stars indulge in tasty food & drink, hang out around the fire, and revel with other like-minded individuals. Then slide down the mountain in complete darkness, guided only by the stars and your headlamp!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!Looking to save time and make the most of the day? Consider grabbing a Daily Reserve Upgrade! Available on weekends and holidays, this upgrade grants access to priority lift access, getting you on the lift quicker and fresh tracks fasterDid 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 WINPaid 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.In case of on-mountain emergency: Call 360-663-3064 or 911Mountain Weather 3/19/2026 4:20pmForecaster: Bradford SwansonSynopsis: Expect more of the same warm and rainy weather Thursday night and into the day on Friday. Friday marks the tail end of this prolonged atmospheric river and the start of a brief dry spell. The ridge of high pressure that has been plaguing us for the last week has finally begun to flatten and transition to zonal West flow, allowing temperatures to drop back into their normal ranges for this time of year. Friday also marks the vernal equinox and the official end of the 2025/2026 astronomical winter. Hello spring, please be kind to us! Thursday Night:Sky Cover: CloudyFreezing Elevation: 11,000’12hr Precip: Lt .25” rain Wind Trends: Moderate, SouthwestFriday:Sky Cover: Mostly cloudyFreezing Elevation: 9,000’ and dropping12hr Precip: Lt. .10” rain Wind Trends: Moderate to Strong, SouthwestFriday Night:Sky Cover: Mostly cloudyFreezing Elevation: 5,000’12hr Precip: Occasional sprinklesWind Trends: Light, WestExtended: The weekend is looking to be mostly clear and sunny with light winds and moderately chilly temperatures with the freezing level around 5,000’. Sunday afternoon temperatures will begin to climb again as another small frontal system builds across the region. Our next chance of active weather is slated for Tuesday, likely in the liquid form. *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. 25/26 WINTER PROGRAMS, CLINICS, AND NECESSITIESSki and Ride School:Explore our programs and find the right fit for you.AIARE Course & Certification: Ski the backcountry with expert knowledge and certification
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.
