Low snow leaves local businesses hurting; but a warm spring may help bring in early summer revenue

Low snow leaves local businesses hurting; but a warm spring may help bring in early summer revenue

In an economy largely based on ski tourism, the city of Steamboat Springs is feeling the effects of both a low snow season, and the expected drop in the spring after the mountain closes, before summer activities start.  According to SnowAlarm.com, total snowfall this winter decreased from 287 inches in the 2024-2025 season to 178 inches this past winter. Steamboat Ski Resort closed about a week earlier than normal due to the dry conditions.  “We…