Vail Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vail
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vail, United States for 16 days from 15 May.
Updated 15 May 2025 07:31 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vail.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Vail has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vail Snow Report
Snow report from Copper Mountain (21km from Vail)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F4 | SW F3 | S F2 | NW F2 | ||
| 3,530m | 2℃
| 5℃
 +1cm
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 9℃
|
| NW F4 | NW F4 | SW F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,893m | 6℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
+6cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 13℃
|
| W F3 | W F4 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,255m | 10℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
| 14℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 17℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,589m | varying 2,529m | 2,989m | varying 2,879m | varying 3,049m | 3,089m | |
| Max Town | 10℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ | 14℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 17℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Vail Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 13℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 2,359m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, rain showers later.
Max 9℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
19
up to 4cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,879m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,049m to resort level.
Max 17℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Vail, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Vail, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 07:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 3cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 3cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 2cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 1cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 4cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vail
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vail, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vail, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Vail is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Vail will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Vail for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.