Snow & Ski Conditions Steamboat

The Steamboat snow report for Jan 16 is a 28" base depth with 19 of 23 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Steamboat are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
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Recent Snowfall

      
0"0"0"0"0"0"

Base

28"
Packed Powder

Summit

44"
Packed Powder

Depth vs Average

64%
vs average of 44" on Jan 16
Snow Reporter Comments: Friday, January 16, 2026, 05:00 AM- Good Morning Skiers and Riders! This is Eli with your 5 am snow report for Friday, January 16th. Remember the easiest way to get up to date information is on the Ikon Pass app or website.   Our Mid mountain base is 28 inches, the temperature is 18 degrees, the winds are 9 miles from the northwest with clear skies. The Summit base is 44 inches, the temperature is 7 degrees, the winds 18 miles per hour from the west/northwest. The base temperature is 18 degrees.  We will be skiing and riding on 19 lifts, 139 runs, and 2,286 acres on packed powder snow.  Night skiing and riding will be open tonight from 5:30-8:30pm with 4 runs and 1,100 vertical feet off of Christie Peak Express. Celebrate MLK Weekend in the Boat with us, several days of community-led celebrations honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy meaningful events, activities, and gatherings happening around the mountain and town. Come celebrate, reflect, and connect all weekend long in Ski Town, U.S.A. Head to steamboat.com/events for a full schedule of events. Stay in the know with the Ikon Pass App. Find it in the app store on your mobile device and get lift and trail statuses, conditions updates, and more.  If you are thinking of exploring outside the ski area boundaries, and don’t know exactly where you are going, don’t go.  Ski and Ride with Care and we will see you on the mountain! 
Lifts Open
19/23 open
Acres Open
2075 Acres Open
Runs Open
139/184 open
Beginner Runs Open
22/22
Intermediate Runs Open
62/68
Advanced Runs Open
48/73
Expert Runs Open
7/16
Runs Open
61%

Resort Overview

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Nov 22
Projected Opening
Apr 19
Projected Closing
Steamboat, located in northwestern Colorado’s Yampa Valley, is a renowned ski destination celebrated for its authentic Western heritage and signature Champagne Powder® snow. With 3741 acres of skiable terrain, the resort spans six peaks and offers a vertical drop of 3666 ft, making it one of the largest in the state. Annual snowfall averages 292 inches, supported by extensive snowmaking across key areas. The base elevation sits at 6900 ft, rising to a summit of 10566 ft.The mountain features 184 trails served by 23 lifts, including gondolas, high-speed sixes, and surface lifts. Trail difficulty is well distributed: 12% beginner, 38% intermediate, 41% advanced, and 9% expert. Families will appreciate the dedicated learning zones like Greenhorn Ranch, tubing lanes, and gentle runs such as Right-O Way. The resort also offers three terrain parks and two pipes, catering to freestyle skiers and snowboarders of all levels.Steamboat’s appeal lies in its blend of expansive terrain, laid-back atmosphere, and rich local culture. Visitors are drawn to its scenic bowls, tree-lined descents, and the welcoming vibe of Steamboat Springs town just minutes away. Whether you're chasing powder, exploring ridgelines, or relaxing in natural hot springs, Steamboat delivers a well-rounded mountain experience that keeps skiers coming back year after year.

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