Snow & Ski Conditions Steamboat

The Steamboat snow report for Feb 25 is a 37" 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"4"0"0"0"0"

Base

37"
N.A.

Summit

57"
Packed Powder

Depth vs Average

68%
vs average of 55" on Feb 25
Snow Reporter Comments: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 - Good Morning Skiers and Riders! This is Eli with your snow report from 5am for Wednesday, February 25th. 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 5.5 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with 6 new inches falling at the Summit. All of that fell since the mountain closed yesterday.  Our Mid mountain base is 41 inches, the temperature is 29 degrees, the winds are 5 miles per hour from the west/northwest, and it’s still snowing! The Summit base is 65 inches, the temperature is 24 degrees, the winds are 28 miles per hour from the west/northwest. The base temperature is 34 degrees.  We will be skiing and riding on 19 lifts, 166 runs, and 2,863 acres on POWDER snow.  Before you head up this morning, head to Cowboy Coffee located in The Range Food and Drink Hall in Steamboat Square. Grab a cup of coffee and breakfast burrito for the perfect morning fuel. Open daily at 7am. 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
165/184 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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