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Updated 22 August 2026 22:47 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 23 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Vail 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?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Vail.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Vail

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 81°F
Min 51°F

Snow unlikely

Vail Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Vail from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 23	Cloudy.	Max 77°F Min 57°F
Mon 24	Cloudy at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 75°F Min 54°F
Tue 25	Cloudy.	Max 80°F Min 51°F
Wed 26	Clear sky.	Max 79°F Min 51°F
Thu 27	Clear sky.	Max 81°F Min 53°F
Fri 28	Cloudy.	Max 81°F Min 52°F
Sat 29	Rain showers.	Max 75°F Min 51°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 22:47 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Vail, USA at 8,136ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

United States Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Vail

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Vail, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.