Steamboat 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 16 May 2026 13:41 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Steamboat

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 16 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Steamboat Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Steamboat?

Steamboat Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,660m)
Next Snow Expected	18 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours	2cm 1in
Next 7 Days	3cm 1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Steamboat

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 23℃ 74°F
Min -1℃ 31°F

5cm 2in New Snow

Snow Line from 3,149m 10,331ft to resort level ( 2,100m 6,890ft ).

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Steamboat Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Steamboat from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 16	Cloudy.	Max 23℃ 74°F Min 8℃ 46°F
Sun 17	Cloudy.	Max 18℃ 64°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Mon 18	up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 3,149m 10,331ft to resort level ( 2,100m 6,890ft ).	Max 9℃ 49°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Tue 19	up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to resort level ( 2,100m 6,890ft ).	Max 9℃ 48°F Min 0℃ 32°F
Wed 20	Light snow at altitude, light rain below.	Max 13℃ 56°F Min -1℃ 31°F
Thu 21	Clear sky.	Max 18℃ 65°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Fri 22	Clear spells.	Max 22℃ 71°F Min 5℃ 41°F

This Snow Forecast for Steamboat, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Steamboat, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Steamboat Snow Forecast updated at 13:41 BST, next update expected 16:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for Steamboat, USA at 2,100m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Steamboat is known for its reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 80 inches. For the latest snow updates and conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.

Off-Piste Safety in Steamboat

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Steamboat, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.