The Crystal Mountain snow report for Mar 13 is a 51" base depth with 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: 3/13 2 PM UPDATE: We are continuing to assess the situation and will have an outlook for any potential operations tomorrow, including lessons programs, posted on the Mountain Report in the early evening. The Boulevard is now back open to all traffic. Per WSDOT, both lanes of Highway 410 are still closed at Mud Mountainwith no timeframe for reopening.Refer to the WSDOT site for the most up to date information. 9:45 AM: Unfortunately due to severe weather on the mountain, employee access, ongoing power outages, and WSDOT road closure on Hwy 410, Crystal Mountain will not be operating any lifts today. All uphill travel within the resort is prohibited. All day and night skiing ticket purchasers for today can email gservice@skicrystal.com with your itinerary number to defer your ticket to a different day, or receive a full refund. Guests and employees on mountain will have access to lodges, limited Food and Beverage offerings and restrooms.Notes for today: This is the last weekend of night skiing coming up March 12th-15th! Take advantage of all the new snow on your schedule. Enjoy our Coca Cola Ride and Dine deal for just $75. Included is a night skiing ticket (1pm-7pm), dinner voucher and a Coke. $199Spring 3-Day Passesare on sale now! Ski for just $67 a day, any day of the week, for the rest of the season!$62 Day tickets continueevery Tuesday for the remainder 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 lines, getting you on the lift faster and allowing you to complete more laps. 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 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 3/12/2026 5:30pmForecaster: Mike Haft Synopsis: A narrow Jet keeps the Pnw in it’s crosshairs with continued snowfall through the extended. The E-W nature of this Jet is proving to be quite beneficial. Snow levels remain low enough with moderate winds. Things dry out and cool down going into the weekend. Thursday Night: Sky Cover: Snow Freezing Elevation: 4000’ 12hr Precip: 7-11” possible Wind Trends: Moderate to Strong WSW Friday: Sky Cover: Snow Freezing Elevation: 4000’ 12hr Precip: 6-10" possible Wind Trends: Moderate to Strong WSW Friday Night: Sky Cover: Snow Snow Freezing Elevation: Dropping to 2000’ 12hr Precip: 3-6" possible Wind Trends: Moderate WSW Extended: High pressure builds offshore and ushers even cooler air going into the weekend. Some lingering showers are still in the cards but nothing impactful. Get it while its good, a warmup is coming our way. *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.
