Steamboat Springs Nonprofit Hosts 'Low Snow Winter' Update

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The Western Resilience Center, a nonprofit based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is hosting a virtual community meeting on February 11th from 1-2 p.m. to provide updates on the region's 'Low Snow Winter'. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Andy Rossi, the general manager for the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District.

Why it matters

Steamboat Springs and the surrounding region have experienced unusually warm and dry conditions this winter, leading to concerns about water supply, wildfire risk, and the impact on the local economy that relies heavily on winter tourism. The community meeting aims to inform residents about the current situation and potential next steps.

The details

The Western Resilience Center, a local nonprofit focused on environmental and community resilience, is hosting the virtual meeting to provide updates on the low snowpack levels and other effects of the warm, dry winter in the Steamboat Springs area. Andy Rossi, the general manager of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, will be the featured speaker, sharing information about the water supply outlook and potential conservation measures.

• The virtual community meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026 from 1-2 p.m.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Western Resilience Center plans to use feedback from the community meeting to develop recommendations for water conservation and other measures to address the impacts of the low snow winter.