Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast

Vail Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 13 May 2026 22:41 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Vail

1-week from 14 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Vail?

Vail Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (9,859ft)
Next Snow Expected	18 May
Next Snow Amount	3in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	3in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Vail

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 68°F
Min 26°F

6in New Snow

Snow Line from 11,447ft to resort level (7,398ft).

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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 68°F
Min 51°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 68°F

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 68°F
Min 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 68°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
15

Snow unlikely

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 66°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 66°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sat
16

Snow unlikely

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 58°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sun
17

up to 2in New Snow

Light drizzle, drizzle, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 11,447ft to 9,544ft, with rain below.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 46°F
Min 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
18

1in to 4in New Snow

Light drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then light snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 10,299ft to resort level (7,398ft).

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 57°F
Min 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 57°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
19

Snow unlikely

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 59°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
20

Snow unlikely

Clear spells, light drizzle, clear sky 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 trail 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 22:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Beaver Creek	-	6in
Copper Mountain	-	5in
Arrowhead	-	4in
Keystone	-	4in
Breckenridge	-	4in

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.