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Steamboat vs Winter Park

One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.

Steamboat

CO · 10,568 ft

F

Winter Park

CO · 12,060 ft

F

Side-by-Side

MetricSteamboatWinter Park
RegionColorado Southern
CO
Colorado I-70 & Aspen
CO
Summit elevation10,568 ft
6,900 ft base
12,060 ft
9,000 ft base
NWS accuracy gradeF
100% overpredict
F
100% overpredict
Calibrated season snowfall0"
14 storms
5"
31 storms
Avg storm-day rate0.1"/day0.2"/day
Best storm13/100
Tracked
13/100
Tracked
Verified storms86
SNOTEL-verified
328
SNOTEL-verified
Community reports196
TGR posts
257
TGR posts
Nearest airportHDNDEN
Drive time0.58h
25 mi · HDN
1.5h
67 mi · DEN
Access difficultyEasyEasy
PassIkonIkon

Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.

The Verdict

Steamboat and Winter Park earn the same NWS accuracy grade of F, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.

Winter Park got more snow this season — 5" of calibrated snowfall versus 0" at Steamboat. Winter Park also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.

Steamboat is the easier trip — about 0.58h from HDN (Hayden), versus 1.5h from DEN for Winter Park.

Best for

Steamboatquick-strike trips — the easier drive at ~0.58h from HDN.

Best for

Winter Parkchasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Steamboat this season.

Local Knowledge

TGR Community Intel

Steamboat

Steamboat excels during low-moisture snow events, particularly around solstice when sub-4% moisture content is possible.

Winter Park

March storm pattern: Winter Park expected to receive 36" while Front Range gets 12-20".

FAQ

Does Steamboat or Winter Park get more snow?

Winter Park got more snow this season — 5" of calibrated snowfall versus 0" at Steamboat. Winter Park also averaged 0.2"/storm-day.

Is Steamboat or Winter Park easier to get to?

Steamboat is the easier trip — about 0.58h from HDN (Hayden), versus 1.5h from DEN for Winter Park.

Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Steamboat or Winter Park?

Steamboat and Winter Park earn the same NWS accuracy grade of F, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.

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