Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 October 2026 06:46 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 October.

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 (3,005m)
Next Snow Expected	14 October
Next Snow Amount	8cm 3in
Next 48 Hours	8cm 3in
Next 7 Days	13cm 5in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Vail

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 15℃ 59°F
Min -7℃ 20°F

16cm 6in New Snow

Snow Line from 3,519m 11,545ft to resort level ( 2,255m 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
Mon 12	Fair.	Max 15℃ 59°F Min 6℃ 42°F
Tue 13	Cloudy.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 3℃ 38°F
Wed 14	up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 3,009m 9,872ft to resort level ( 2,255m 7,398ft ).	Max 12℃ 54°F Min 2℃ 35°F
Thu 15	up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 3,519m 11,545ft to resort level ( 2,255m 7,398ft ).	Max 5℃ 41°F Min -2℃ 28°F
Fri 16	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 52°F Min -7℃ 20°F
Sat 17	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min -3℃ 26°F
Sun 18	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 53°F Min -2℃ 29°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 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 06:46 BST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Vail, USA at 2,480m

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
Copper Mountain	17cm 7in	20cm 8in
Beaver Creek	10cm 4in	14cm 5in
Arrowhead	13cm 5in	16cm 6in
Breckenridge	12cm 5in	14cm 6in
Keystone	9cm 4in	14cm 5in

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.