Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 13 May 2026 22:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 14 May.

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	18 May
Next Snow Amount	3in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	3in

Long-range 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 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
Thu 14	Clear sky.	Max 68°F Min 51°F
Fri 15	Clear sky.	Max 68°F Min 47°F
Sat 16	Cloudy.	Max 66°F Min 43°F
Sun 17	up to 2in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 11,447ft to 9,544ft, with rain below.	Max 58°F Min 38°F
Mon 18	1in to 4in New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 10,299ft to resort level (7,398ft).	Max 46°F Min 30°F
Tue 19	Fair.	Max 57°F Min 26°F
Wed 20	Clear sky.	Max 59°F Min 32°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 22:41 PDT, 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.

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.

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.