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Updated 11 November 2026 04:48 PST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 11 November.

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 Expected	15 November
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	2in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Vail

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 54°F
Min 24°F

1in New Snow

Snow Line from 10,331ft to resort level (7,398ft).

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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
Wed 11	Clear sky.	Max 52°F Min 29°F
Thu 12	Clear sky.	Max 54°F Min 35°F
Fri 13	Cloudy.	Max 54°F Min 34°F
Sat 14	New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 10,331ft to 7,904ft, with rain below.	Max 53°F Min 31°F
Sun 15	up to 1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 8,921ft to resort level (7,398ft).	Max 43°F Min 27°F
Mon 16	Clear spells.	Max 50°F Min 24°F
Tue 17	Cloudy.	Max 50°F Min 27°F

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 04:48 PST, next update expected imminently.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Beaver Creek	-	3in
Arrowhead	-	2in
Copper Mountain	-	1in
Breckenridge	-	1in
Keystone	-	1in

How reliable is the snow in Vail?

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.