The National Weather Service (NWS), a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), relies on volunteer Cooperative Observers to make daily measurements of temperature and precipitation at hundreds of locations in the U.S., and the information from decades of monitoring help in understanding climate trends and conditions across the nation.

Wayne Light was one of Routt County's most famous historians. More infomation on Mr. Light's contributions can be found at the Tread of Pioneer Museum. The article featured below is from the Three Wire Winter of 1976.

Designed as a hands-on, interactive exchange of information, ideas, and experiences for meteorologists, the Steamboat Weather Summit has gained a national reputation over the years as one of the most productive, educational and enjoyable experiences in the industry, both for speakers and attendees.

The event is hosted by The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.

MISSION of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center: The CAIC promotes safety by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry, and transportation in the State through a program of forecasting and education.

The following is a list of the elevations one can expect when visiting the Yampa Valley:

City of Steamboat Springs: 6,728 ft.
Hayden: 6,337 ft.
Oak Creek: 7,414 ft.
Clark: 7,275 ft.
Yampa: 7,890 ft.

Steamboat Ski Area