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 3 May.
Updated 02 May 2025 19:37 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm |
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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 18℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Vail has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vail Snow Report
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| Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | S F3 | SE F2 | ||||
| 3,530m | 10℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
+5cm
| 4℃
 +10cm
| 4℃
 | 6℃
|
| SW F2 | SE F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,893m | 14℃
| 14℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
+4cm
| 6℃
+3cm
| 6℃
| 9℃
 |
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 2,255m | 18℃
| 18℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
 | 10℃
 | 10℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,429m | varying 3,069m | varying 3,109m | varying 2,869m | |||
| Max Town | 18℃ | 18℃ | 13℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
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 18℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 18℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 2cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,429m to 2,829m, with rain below.
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
Tue
06
up to 5cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow then light snow at altitude, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,069m to resort level.
Max 10℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 10cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,109m to 2,579m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, fair then cloudy, light drizzle 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 19:37 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | 11cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 3cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 3cm | 10cm |
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.