Skiing near Seattle · Pacific Northwest

Best Ski Resorts Near Seattle

Seattle skiers have excellent options within a short drive. Snoqualmie Pass is the closest, Crystal Mountain is the most serious, and Stevens Pass splits the difference. The Pacific Northwest snowpack is heavy and wet compared to interior powder: but the mountains are dramatic and the season is long.

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Static guides from terrain and typical-season data, each scoped to a real drive-time band.

Closest serious mountain

The Summit at Snoqualmie

Closest serious mountain within 6 hours of Seattle: 0h 57m away, 2,280 ft vertical.

WA · 0h 57m · $90 · Ikon Pass

Most snow within 6 hours

Mt. Baker Ski Area

641" typical annual snowfall: the most of any resort within 6 hours of Seattle.

WA · 2h 41m · $79 · Independent

Best value under 3 hours

Leavenworth Ski Hill

$38 day ticket: the lowest price under 3 hours from Seattle.

WA · 2h 20m · $38 · Indy Pass

Getting there from Seattle: Mountain passes can close during heavy snowfall. Check WSDOT pass reports before heading out. Snoqualmie is the most reliable for quick access; Stevens and Crystal require more planning on storm days.

Under 2 hours from Seattle

Quick day trips: you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.

The Summit at Snoqualmie
WA · 0h 57m drive · 2,280 ft · $90
Ikon Pass 428" avg snow
Stevens Pass
WA · 1h 38m drive · 1,784 ft · $155
Epic Pass 460" avg snow Expert terrain
Crystal Mountain
WA · 1h 50m drive · 2,602 ft · $155
Ikon Pass 348" avg snow

2-3 hours from Seattle

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

Leavenworth Ski Hill
WA · 2h 20m drive · 284 ft · $38
Indy Pass Beginner friendly
White Pass
WA · 2h 25m drive · 2,000 ft · $88
Indy Pass 400" avg snow
Mt. Baker Ski Area
WA · 2h 41m drive · 1,500 ft · $79
Independent 641" avg snow
Mission Ridge
WA · 2h 57m drive · 2,250 ft · $79
Indy Pass 200" avg snow Expert terrain

3-4 hours from Seattle

Weekend territory: better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

Hurricane Ridge
WA · 3h 13m drive · 574 ft · $50
Indy Pass 400" avg snow Beginner friendly
Mt. Hood Skibowl
OR · 3h 53m drive · 1,500 ft · $55
Independent 350" avg snow

4-6 hours from Seattle

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend. These mountains earn the drive.

Timberline Lodge
OR · 4h 4m drive · 2,000 ft · $75
Independent 400" avg snow
Mt. Hood Meadows
OR · 4h 12m drive · 2,777 ft · $125
Indy Pass 439" avg snow Expert terrain
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
WA · 4h 15m drive · 1,240 ft · $50
Indy Pass
Cooper Spur
OR · 4h 45m drive · 431 ft · $45
Indy Pass 250" avg snow Beginner friendly
Hoodoo
OR · 5h 24m drive · 1,035 ft · $60
Indy Pass 350" avg snow
Ski Bluewood
WA · 5h 37m drive · 1,125 ft · $60
Indy Pass 300" avg snow
Silver Mountain
ID · 5h 49m drive · 2,200 ft · $79
Indy Pass 328" avg snow Expert terrain

Pass access near Seattle

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass
1 resort within 6 hours
Stevens Pass
Ikon Pass
2 resorts within 6 hours
The Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain
Indy Pass
10 resorts within 6 hours
Leavenworth Ski Hill, White Pass, Mission Ridge, Hurricane Ridge, Mt. Hood Meadows and 5 more
Independent
3 resorts within 6 hours
Mt. Baker Ski Area, Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge

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