Snow & Ski Conditions Steamboat

The Steamboat snow report for Jan 09 is a 36" 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"6"0"3"12"

Base

36"
Packed Powder

Summit

54"
Powder

Depth vs Average

99%
vs average of 36" on Jan 09
Snow Reporter Comments: Good Morning Skiers and Riders! This is Eli with your 5 am snow report for Friday, January 9th . 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 12 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with 5 inches falling since the mountain closed yesterday.   At the Summit, we’ve had 18 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with 8 inches falling since the mountain closed yesterday.  Our Mid mountain base is 36, the temperature is 10 degrees, the winds are 6 miles per hour from the northwest, and it’s still snowing! The Summit base is 54 inches, the temperature is 1 degree, the winds 13 miles per hour from the northwest. The base temperature is 16 degrees.  We will be skiing and riding on 19 lifts, 105 runs, and 1355 acres on POWDER snow.  Night Skiing and Riding will be available with a delayed start from 6pm-8:30pm with 4 runs and 1100 vertical feet off of Christie Peak Express. Today, Ski Patrol is conducting avalanche mitigation. The following runs may have delays or closures: North St Pats, East Face, Chute 1, 2 and 3 and No Name. Resort boundary gates 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 are closed. Storm Peak and Morningside lifts may have delays or closures. Plan your route accordingly and respect all closures. Tonight, MusicFest at Steamboat celebrates 40 years of music, mountains, and unforgettable ski-town memories — a tradition that’s been rocking Steamboat since 1986. Don’t miss the torchlight parade down the mountain, followed by fireworks lighting up the sky. Head to Steamboat Square tonight — the celebration kicks off at 5:30. 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
1355 Acres Open
Runs Open
105/184 open
Beginner Runs Open
20/22
Intermediate Runs Open
48/68
Advanced Runs Open
37/73
Expert Runs Open
0/16
Runs Open
36%

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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