The Steamboat snow report for Dec 06 is a 19" base depth with 8 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.
Snow Reporter Comments: Good Morning, Skiers and Riders! This is Laurie with your 5 am snow report for Saturday, December 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 10 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with 6 inches falling since the mountain closed yesterday.
At the Summit, we’ve had 11 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with 6 inches falling since the mountain closed yesterday.
Our Mid mountain base is 19 inches, the temperature is 24 degrees, the winds are 4 miles per hour from the SE, and it's snowing.
The Summit base is 23 inches, the temperature is 20 degrees, the winds are 5 miles per hour from the NE, and it is snowing.
The base temperature is 29 degrees.
We will be skiing and riding on 8 lifts, 13 runs, and 109 acres on powder snow.
Today is the first day of kids ski free week. From now until December 11th all children under 12 ski free at Steamboat. Grab your kiddos and take advantage of the free skiing while it lasts. Head to steamboat.com/kidsskifree for more info.
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!
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.
