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Last Call at Steamboat: Make This Weekend Count Before Season's End

Last Call at Steamboat: Make This Weekend Count Before Season's End

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Ski Report for Steamboat, Colorado

Daily Ski Conditions for Steamboat, Colorado

Pack your bags because Steamboat is still delivering the goods as we cruise toward the end of the season! The mountain is firing on all cylinders with fresh snow hitting the slopes and some seriously fun conditions on tap.

Let's talk about what's happening right now. The base elevation is sitting pretty with 13 inches of snow, while up at the summit you've got a solid 37 inches to work with. If you're planning to head up this weekend, know that Steamboat just received 7 new inches of snow in the past 24 hours, with an additional 4 inches dropping after the lifts closed yesterday. Over the last couple of days, the mountain picked up 3 inches, so things are definitely getting fresher by the day.

Currently, 10 out of 23 lifts are spinning and you can access 23 runs across 337 skiable acres. The mountain is operating on spring snow conditions right now, which means you're looking at that classic corn snow experience that makes for fun carving and playful turns. Just keep in mind that the base is running about 24 percent below the average for this time of year, so cherry-picking the best snow and timing your runs strategically will pay dividends.

The weather forecast is looking interesting for the next few days. Friday is bringing snow with highs around 32 degrees and lows near 17, which means conditions should stay pretty solid. Saturday looks to clear up with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 40s. Sunday through early next week, you're looking at mostly sunny skies with temperatures gradually warming into the upper 50s and 60s. Mid-week is forecasted to bring another chance of snow on Wednesday, so if you're flexible with your schedule, that could be worth watching.

On the seasonal front, Steamboat has dropped 158 inches so far this season. For context, the mountain gets an average of 314 inches annually, so there's still plenty of snow in the bank. The famous Champagne Powder that Steamboat is known for is a big part of why this place rocks, and the gladed areas on Mahogany Ridge, Sunshine Peak, and Storm Peak are particularly special for powder seekers.

One important heads up: the resort is closing for the season this Sunday, April 5th, so if you're thinking about getting some turns in, you've got exactly this weekend to make it happen. That means right now is genuinely your last call to experience Steamboat for the 2025-26 season. The mountain stretches across 3,741 acres with 181 named trails, so even with limited lifts and runs currently open, there's still plenty of terrain to explore during your final runs.

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