Crystal Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Washington, United States · Base 4,400 ft · Summit 7,002 ft · Vertical 2,602 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Crystal Mountain snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 6 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 4 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 6 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, with 6 in. due this week, most on Sunday (4 in.).
Covers beginners to advanced on the Ikon Pass, plan for Jan 3 or Feb 28.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Crystal Mountain
How much snow does Crystal Mountain get?
About 486 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December and January, with about 97 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Crystal Mountain?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Crystal Mountain good for beginners?
16% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 50% intermediate and 34% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Crystal Mountain on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Crystal Mountain is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 16% · ■ Intermediate 50% · ■ Advanced 34%
84 mapped runs (about 24 miles) and 11 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 1.4 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- White Pass Washington · 21 mi
- Summit at Snoqualmie Washington · 35 mi
- Mission Ridge Washington · 58 mi
- Stevens Pass Washington · 60 mi
- Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon · 111 mi
- Timberline Lodge Oregon · 111 mi
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