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📷 Steamboat Ski Resort

North America

Steamboat Ski Resort

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 1:02 PM•Weather at base: 2103m

Overview

Steamboat Ski Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 13:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and features nearly 3,000 acres of skiable terrain across six peaks in the Rocky Mountains. Renowned for its unique Champagne Powder® snow, the resort offers a blend of wide-open cruisers, legendary tree skiing, and a welcoming Western atmosphere. Key amenities include a modern base area, diverse dining options, and a full-service ski and snowboard school, making it suitable for families and adventure seekers alike. Steamboat stands out for its authentic ranch town heritage and extensive winter recreation opportunities.

Resort Info

Summit3222m
Base2103m
Vertical1119m
Lifts23
Runs181
Skiable Area3741 acres
Average snowfall314 inches / 798 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026
Projected openingNovember 20, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

T Bar – A favorite among locals and visitors alike, T Bar is renowned for its laid-back vibe, extensive craft beer selection, and hearty après-ski fare, making it the go-to spot for unwinding after a day on the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort.

Snow Summary

3222mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELSummit 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2103m

Temp

17.5°C

Wind

4.6km/h

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Mid-Mountain

2663m

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13.8°C

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4.6km/h

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3222m

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10.2°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Steamboat Ski Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Steamboat Ski Resort ranks #132 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#132 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Steamboat Ski Resort averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −17%'15-16 −8%'23-24 +43%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Steamboat Ski Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 1:02 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 76.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
11 / 65.7mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 60.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
14 / 62.1mm
Wed, Sep 2
16 / 6
Thu, Sep 3
17 / 70.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.74.51.722.41.300.20.10.510.600000.50.1
Temp (°C)121398117914791389159111611
Wind (km/h)9165918441118172122057125
Gusts (km/h)324923355125193815264729284738264635

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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14.3°

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30

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31

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16.7°

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16.5°

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5

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17.1°

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6

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19.1°

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7

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17°

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Summit elevation (3222m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 12:54 PM

6 cameras · 2 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement conditions. The nearest roadside sensor on US-40 at Mount Werner Road shows above-freezing temperatures at 12°C. There are no active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near Steamboat Ski Resort at this time. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

US-40 134.45 Westbound at Mount Werner Road

1.6 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
17°C
Air
12°C
Wind
1 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 12:54 PM

US-40 121.70 Eastbound : 0.3 mile East of Milner

18.1 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
16°C
Air
11°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 12:54 PM

Highway cameras near Steamboat Ski Resort

US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking East road camera
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking East1.5 km · CDOT
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking North road camera
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking North1.5 km · CDOT
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking at Road Surface road camera
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking at Road Surface1.5 km · CDOT
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking West road camera
US 40 MP 134.45 WB at Mt Werner Rd — Looking West1.5 km · CDOT
US 40 MP 141.60 EB : 0.1 mi W of Star Ridge Rd — Looking East road camera
US 40 MP 141.60 EB : 0.1 mi W of Star Ridge Rd — Looking East9.7 km · CDOT
US 40 MP 141.60 EB : 0.1 mi W of Star Ridge Rd — Looking at Roadway road camera
US 40 MP 141.60 EB : 0.1 mi W of Star Ridge Rd — Looking at Roadway9.7 km · CDOT

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via CDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC

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Off-season · 274cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~272 cm. That's 15% below the 5-year average (320 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (274 cm).

Steamboat Ski Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 333cm with an average of 125 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November41cm14 days18cm34cm9.4cm
December51.7cm19 days49cm70cm9.9cm
January51.1cm19 days79cm96cm9.3cm
February50.8cm18 days96cm111cm9.2cm
March43.6cm17 days100cm114cm8.2cm
April45cm17 days86cm104cm9.4cm
May20.2cm8 days38cm74cm7.4cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 20, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Steamboat Ski Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 302 cm (119 in), about 3% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

302 cm

10 El Niño winters · 3% below median

All-season median

313 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10302 cm280 cm – 373 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12314 cm292 cm – 407 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8354 cm249 cm – 395 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Ski Resort

Where is Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Ski Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Ski Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,103 m (6,900 ft) to a summit of 3,222 m (10,571 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,119 m (3,671 ft).
How big is Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Ski Resort has 3,741 acres (1,514 hectares) of skiable terrain, 181 marked runs and 23 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Ski Resort is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Ski Resort typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Steamboat Ski Resort get in a typical season?
Steamboat Ski Resort averages 314 inches / 798 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Steamboat Ski Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #132 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Steamboat Ski Resort averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.