Snow & Ski Conditions Steamboat

The Steamboat snow report for Mar 06 is a 38" 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

    
1"0"0"0"0"4"

Base

38"
N.A.

Summit

62"
Powder

Depth vs Average

72%
vs average of 53" on Mar 06
Snow Reporter Comments: Friday, March 6th, 2026 - Good Morning Skiers and Riders! This is Eli with your snow report from 5am for Friday, March 6th. Remember the easiest way to get up to date information is on the Ikon Pass app or website.   It’s a powder day in the Boat! At Mid Mountain, we’ve had 4 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, and 5 new inches at the Summit. All of that fell since the mountain closed yesterday.  Our Mid mountain base is 38 inches, the temperature is 33 degrees, the winds are 2 miles per hour from the northwest, and it’s still snowing. The Summit base is 62 inches, the temperature is 13 degrees, the winds 6 miles per hour from the west. The base temperature is 26 degrees.  We will be skiing and riding on 19 lifts, 166 runs, and 2,865 acres on Powder snow. Night skiing and riding will be available tonight with 5 runs and 1100 vertical feet off of Christie Peak Express. Looking for a night the whole crew will love? Tonight, head to Steamboat’s Western BBQ for slow-smoked favorites, live western bands, family dance lessons, and activities just for the kids. Seats fill fast, so gather your crew and book today at steamboat.com/westernbbq. 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
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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