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Crystal Mountain vs Stevens Pass

One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.

Crystal Mountain

WA · 7,012 ft

B

Stevens Pass

WA · 5,845 ft

C

Side-by-Side

MetricCrystal MountainStevens Pass
RegionWashington
WA
Washington
WA
Summit elevation7,012 ft
4,400 ft base
5,845 ft
4,061 ft base
NWS accuracy gradeB
40% overpredict
C
45% overpredict
Calibrated season snowfall96"
24 storms
75"
21 storms
Avg storm-day rate1.7"/day1.8"/day
Best storm76/100
Epic
70/100
Epic
Verified storms220
SNOTEL-verified
239
SNOTEL-verified
Community reports
no local intel yet
13
TGR posts
Nearest airportSEASEA
Drive time1.75h
78 mi · SEA
1.5h
78 mi · SEA
Access difficultyEasyEasy
PassIkonIkon

Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.

The Verdict

Crystal Mountain has the more reliable NWS forecast — it grades B versus C at Stevens Pass, where NWS overpredicts snowfall by about 45%.

Crystal Mountain got more snow this season — 96" of calibrated snowfall versus 75" at Stevens Pass. Crystal Mountain also averaged 1.7"/storm-day.

Stevens Pass is the easier trip — about 1.5h from SEA (Seattle), versus 1.75h from SEA for Crystal Mountain.

Best for

Crystal Mountainchasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Stevens Pass this season.

Best for

Stevens PassIkon pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.

Local Knowledge

TGR Community Intel

Crystal Mountain

Local intel is still being compiled for Crystal Mountain.

Stevens Pass

March powder days with light, dry snow provide excellent conditions.

FAQ

Does Crystal Mountain or Stevens Pass get more snow?

Crystal Mountain got more snow this season — 96" of calibrated snowfall versus 75" at Stevens Pass. Crystal Mountain also averaged 1.7"/storm-day.

Is Crystal Mountain or Stevens Pass easier to get to?

Stevens Pass is the easier trip — about 1.5h from SEA (Seattle), versus 1.75h from SEA for Crystal Mountain.

Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Crystal Mountain or Stevens Pass?

Crystal Mountain has the more reliable NWS forecast — it grades B versus C at Stevens Pass, where NWS overpredicts snowfall by about 45%.

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