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What time of year is the best snowfall for skiing Vail/Summit/Steamboat Springs? i.e. early winter/spring?

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gsekelskyva asked:

I like to ski in powder, so I would like to know when each resort area in Colorado gets the best snowfall.

Question posted courtesy of: Angel
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    7 Responses to “What time of year is the best snowfall for skiing Vail/Summit/Steamboat Springs? i.e. early winter/spring?”

    1. Baseball is life on February 19th, 2008 7:31 am

      Well Steamboat, Colorado, is very well known for its early season snow, so you can expect good snow in november

    2. johnnyonthespot on February 21st, 2008 5:16 am

      Having lived in Steamboat for a number of years, November is hit or miss. We have had incredible openings (always the day before Thanksgiving…Scholarship Day for the SSWSC), but have also had plenty where only a few runs are open. If there’s snow early in the season, go in early to mid December as the crowds are non-existent. Otherwise, shoot for non-holiday times (not MLK or Pres Wnkd) in Jan or to mid Feb. Have fun!

    3. xsweetemptashnx on February 22nd, 2008 10:06 am

      I ski in both Vail and Steamboat Springs. While Vail has a bigger/better mountain in my opinion, it also is alot more expensive then Steamboat. Vail is great around December/January. Steamboat is great around November-January. Last year I went in March and it was horrible. It didnt snow for 8 days straight! I would suggest Vail over Steamboat!

    4. Messi luvr on February 23rd, 2008 10:04 pm

      depends on the season, really. like this year, rocky mountain ski areas have had some really awesome late season powder days.

    5. tele-mon on February 27th, 2008 3:06 am

      Early season can be hit or miss, same with the spring. At least in the spring there will be a bigger base, so more terrain is bound to be open whether or not it is fluffy powder, and your chances of hitting a rock or stump are a lot lower. Spring powder can be deep, but often will rot out by the mid-day sun. I live in Vail and I think the best snow is usually in late January, but for early vs. late season, go late, as the days are longer, more terrain is open and the spring parties are in high gear!

    6. chris on February 27th, 2008 10:32 pm

      Vail is the best in the early spring, check out the china bowl on the back side

    7. Claire K on February 28th, 2008 11:12 am

      early spring the weather is warmer and the hills are less crowded, but the snow is still good. late spring the snow tends to get very slushy and after a long run you get really hot.