Vail Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 14 May 2026 12:42 CDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Vail
1-week from 14 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Vail?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Vail
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 20℃
Min -5℃
13cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,399m to resort level (2,255m).
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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 20℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 20℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 19℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
17
up to 7cm New Snow
Light drizzle, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,399m to 2,969m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
18
1cm to 6cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, clear spells then light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,039m to resort level (2,255m).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
19
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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 12:42 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 6cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | - | 3cm |
Snow Reliability
Vail is known for its reliable snow, typically receiving around 350 inches annually. Snow depth can vary, but with its high elevation, the area maintains good conditions well into the spring; check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.