Washington ski resorts are experiencing varied snowfall, with the heaviest accumulation in Stevens Pass, which received a massive 131 inches in the last 24 hours and has a deep snowpack of 203 inches. Additional significant snowfall is forecasted for Buckinghorse (46 inches over five days) and Swift Creek (27 inches), affecting nearby resorts like Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker. Paradise at Mount Rainier also expects 15 inches in the next five days, keeping conditions fresh. White Pass and Snoqualmie Pass, key areas for Seattle skiers, anticipate moderate snowfall of 8–9 inches.
In the coming days, resorts in the Olympics, such as Hurricane Ridge, may see fresh accumulation, particularly near Buckinghorse and Waterhole, where forecasts predict 13–39 inches. The Cascades remain the primary focus, with June Lake (27 inches) and Mount Crag (20 inches) receiving heavy snowfall. Skiers heading to Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, or White Pass should expect fresh powder, while those venturing east to Mission Ridge or the Okanogan region will find lighter snowfall. Cities like Seattle and Spokane may see indirect impacts, with mountain road conditions requiring caution.
Washington state boasts a number of ski resorts that offer a variety of terrain and experiences for skiers and snowboarders. Some of the most popular resorts in the state include Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and Mount Baker.
Crystal Mountain, located in the Cascade Range, has an average snowfall of over 450 inches per season and boasts over 2,600 acres of skiable terrain. Stevens Pass, about an hour and a half from Seattle, has an average snowfall of over 450 inches per season and offers 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. Snoqualmie Pass, located close to Seattle, has an average snowfall of over 440 inches per season and offers over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain. Mount Baker, located in the North Cascades, has an average snowfall of over 650 inches per season and boasts over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain.
The snowpacks in Washington can vary greatly depending on the location and elevation of the resort. Generally, the snowpacks are deepest in the Cascade Range and the North Cascades, where the resorts with the highest average snowfall are located.
The best month to visit Washington for skiing typically falls between January and March, when the snowpacks are typically at their peak and the weather is often mild enough for comfortable skiing conditions.