Snow & Ski Conditions Steamboat

The Steamboat snow report for Feb 26 is a 39" 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

    
4"0"0"0"6"0"

Base

39"
N.A.

Summit

61"
Packed Powder

Depth vs Average

72%
vs average of 54" on Feb 26
Snow Reporter Comments: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 - Good Morning Skiers and Riders! This is Eli with your snow report from 5am for Thursday, February 26th. Remember the easiest way to get up to date information is on the Ikon Pass app or website.   No new snow was reported at mid-mountain in the last 24 hours, but at the Summit, we had 2 new inches of snow that fell before the mountain closed yesterday. Our Mid mountain base is 39 inches, the temperature is 28 degrees, the winds are 15 miles per hour from the northwest, with partly cloudy skies. The Summit base is 61 inches, the temperature is 22 degrees, the winds 30 miles per hour from the northwest. The base temperature is 38 degrees.  We will be skiing and riding on 19 lifts, 166 runs, and 2,863 acres on packed powder snow.  Today, Ski Patrol will be performing avalanche mitigation in the Fish Creek Canyon throughout the day. A reminder that Fish Creek Canyon is CLOSED. Travel up the Fish Creek Trail past Gate 8 is also CLOSED. This is an active avalanche closure and it will not open after mitigation. Steamboat Resort is asking all skiers and riders to please respect all signage and closures. Night skiing and riding will be available from 5:30-8:30pm with 5 runs and 1,100 vertical feet off of Christie Peak Express. Kick off WinterWonderGrass Festival with FREE live music on the Steamboat Stage! Join us Thursday, February 26, from 1:00–5:00 PM at the base of the Gondola. Arrive early to pick up your festival wristband and enjoy an afternoon of incredible live performances. Stomp Street Heist will start at 1:15 followed by Jonny Mullenax at 2:45. 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, CAIC has issued an Avalanche Warning outside our boundary, including closed terrain in Fish Creek Canyon. Ski and Ride with Care and we will see you on the mountain! 
Lifts Open
19/23 open
Acres Open
2863 Acres Open
Runs Open
166/184 open
Beginner Runs Open
89%
Intermediate Runs Open
99%
Advanced Runs Open
73%
Expert Runs Open
23%
Runs Open
77%

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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