Vail Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 28 April 2026 12:45 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Vail
1-week from 28 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Vail?
| Next Snow Expected | 28 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Vail
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
12cm 5in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,089m 10,135ft to resort level ( 2,255m 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 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
28
2cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,459m 8,068ft to resort level ( 2,255m 7,398ft ).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
30
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,899m 9,511ft to 2,509m 8,232ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
01
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,089m 10,135ft to 2,529m 8,297ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy 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 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 12:45 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 9cm 4in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 9cm 4in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Keystone | 8cm 3in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | 9cm 3in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
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.