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Ski resort in Colorado, United States
Steamboat
A resort above Steamboat Springs in northwest Colorado, with 3,741 acres across six peaks.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Steamboat (GMT-7).
Steamboat snow forecast at 3,221 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 2–20 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Steamboat at the top lift (3,221 m / 10,600 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 2–20 cm (1–7 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) and the freezing level near 3,800 m (12,500 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,800 m (12,500 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 97% cloud
Steamboat hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Steamboat in the next 24 hours.
Steamboat 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Steamboat this week: Sunday. 8 cm the day before, some sun, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snowFair ski day−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
| Sun | FlurriesBest day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Chance of snowPoor ski day−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | SnowPoor ski day−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu | CloudyFair ski day−11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F) · freezing level 2,500 m (8,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Steamboat 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Snow−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Steamboat on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Steamboat snow forecast at 2,103 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Wednesday, with 2–6 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Steamboat in the village (2,103 m / 6,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 2–6 cm (0–3 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Wednesday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) and the freezing level near 3,800 m (12,500 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday and Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,800 m (12,500 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 97% cloud
Steamboat hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Steamboat in the next 24 hours.
Steamboat 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Sunny2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny2 to 13 °C (36 to 55 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Snow−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu | Cloudy−4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,500 m (8,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Steamboat 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Steamboat in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Steamboat?
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Village
- 2,103 m
- Top lift
- 3,221 m
- Vertical
- 1,118 m
- Season
- Late November to Mid-April
- Airports
- Yampa Valley Regional (HDN)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.steamboat.com
About Steamboat
Steamboat is in Routt County, Colorado, next to the town of Steamboat Springs. The ski area covers 3,741 acres across six peaks.
The base is at 6,900 ft (2,103 m) and the summit of Mount Werner at 10,568 ft (3,221 m), a vertical rise of 3,668 ft (1,118 m).
When does it snow in Steamboat?
In Steamboat, snow falls on about 14 days in February in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 14 days | 13 days | 10 days | 6 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 6 days | 9 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Steamboat month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 16% | −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) |
| February | 14 | 16% | −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F) |
| March | 13 | 14% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) |
| April | 10 | 12% | −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) |
| May | 6 | 7% | −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F) |
| June | <1 | 1% | 6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 11 to 24 °C (52 to 75 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 10 to 23 °C (50 to 73 °F) |
| September | <1 | 0% | 6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) |
| October | 6 | 7% | −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) |
| November | 9 | 12% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) |
| December | 12 | 15% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Steamboat in October
In October, Steamboat gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in November
In November, Steamboat gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in December
In December, Steamboat gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in January
In January, Steamboat gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in February
In February, Steamboat gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in March
In March, Steamboat gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in April
In April, Steamboat gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F).
Snow in Steamboat in May
In May, Steamboat gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Steamboat?
Of the last ten winters in Steamboat, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 25% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2020/21, about 25% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 21 May 2019.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 99% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 98% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 125% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 95% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 75% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 100% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 114% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 115% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 96% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 83% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Steamboat
Does Steamboat have snow at Christmas?
Steamboat had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Steamboat have snow at New Year?
Steamboat had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Steamboat have snow in mid-February?
Steamboat had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Steamboat have snow at Easter?
Steamboat had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Steamboat?
It snows on about 84 days a year in Steamboat at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. February has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Steamboat?
January is the snowiest month in Steamboat, bringing about 16% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. February has the most snowy days, about 14.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Steamboat?
Of the last ten winters in Steamboat, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 25% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 25% below average.
How cold does Steamboat get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Steamboat at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
How high is Steamboat?
The village or lowest lift at Steamboat is at 2,103 m (6,900 ft) and the top lift is at 3,221 m (10,600 ft), a vertical drop of 1,118 m (3,700 ft).
When does the ski season start in Steamboat?
The lifts at Steamboat usually open in late November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Steamboat mountain stats, Colorado Ski Country USA: Steamboat, Wikipedia: Steamboat Ski Resort, J2Ski: Steamboat season dates