Steamboat & Rabbit Ears Pass Snow Conditions
Endless rolling high-country meadows and world-famous Steamboat champagne powder.
Sitting above Steamboat Springs along the Continental Divide at 9,400 ft, Rabbit Ears Pass is one of the Rocky Mountains' greatest multi-use snow playgrounds. Wide open meadows, rolling forest trails, and consistent deep snowpack make it a top destination.
Activity Profile:
0.0/10
Poor: Thin 0" base, softening at 46°F, calm winds.
Aggregated telemetry score tailored for Steamboat & Rabbit Ears Pass terrain and elevation profile.
Data Freshness & Provenance
Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
Just nowRecent
Recent Snowfall AccumulationAutomated Telemetry
Just nowFresh
7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo Numerical Stream
< 1 min agoLive
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBenchmark
Settled Base DepthRabbit Ears Pass
Measured (SNOTEL)
0in
SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
24h New Snow+0"
72h Storm Total+0"
Historical Season Baseline105% of Normal
Why Conditions Currently Look Limited
Positive Condition Drivers
- Calm 0 mph winds with low windchill
Limitations & Caution Factors
- Severe boulder & stump hazards under thin 0" cover
- High 46°F temp causes rapid snowpack degradation
Mathematical Point Contributions:
Base Depth: 0 ptsTemp Thaw: -5.4 pts
7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast
High-resolution Open-Meteo atmospheric forecast
7-Day Total: +17.0" Snow
TodayOct 2
28°16°
💨 12 mph
SatOct 3
24°12°
💨 18 mph
SunOct 4
26°14°
💨 10 mph
MonOct 5
32°18°
💨 8 mph
TueOct 6
34°20°
💨 14 mph
WedOct 7
27°15°
💨 20 mph
ThuOct 8
29°17°
💨 11 mph
2026–27 Snow Season & Historical Baselines
Current vs Typical for Date
2%-98% below typical
Historical Average Peak Depth
82"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
November - MayCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.
Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Steamboat)
SnowBase condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).
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