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Is the road to Crystal Mountain open right now?
Updated August 19, 2026 · Pictures refresh every few minutes
Two owners, two answers. The WSDOT Crystal to Greenwater report covers SR-410 from Greenwater toward the Crystal turnoff. The last miles up Crystal Mountain Boulevard are the resort’s to report — check its site too.
Where are the cameras?
Honest answer: the published WSDOT inventory has no still on the Greenwater–Crystal stretch, so we cannot show you that road. The WSDOT report carries the highway status; the resort’s own site shows the mountain. Treat social-media photos as unverified.
Crystal to Greenwater is not Chinook Pass
Chinook Pass is the seasonal SR-410 crossing above Crystal — it closes every winter. The stretch below it, Greenwater to the Crystal turnoff, is maintained all winter so people can reach the ski area, and WSDOT reports it separately.
Do I need chains on a powder day?
Often, yes — but only the official page can say. WSDOT posts the SR-410 requirement; the resort posts what the boulevard needs. Carry chains in winter regardless. The full answer is in Do I need chains?
Why the pass can be closed when the picture looks fine
A clear picture does not cancel a chain requirement. WSDOT closes and restricts highways for crashes, spun-out vehicles, and winter maintenance — things a still photo may not show. Night glare can look like ice, and an old picture can lie. The official page always wins.
Check again before you leave
Ski-morning storms change this road fast. Check the WSDOT report and the resort’s site right before you leave. Wondering about the mountain itself? See Is the mountain out?
Sources
- WSDOT Crystal to Greenwater report — open, closed, or chains required.
- WSDOT mountain passes — every Washington pass.