Vail Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 17 April 2026 05:46 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Vail
1-week from 17 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 | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Vail
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min -11℃ 13°F
8cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,449m 11,316ft 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 4℃ 40°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 19°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
4cm to 6cm 2in New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,255m 7,398ft ).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -11℃ 13°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ 13°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,449m 11,316ft to 2,979m 9,774ft , with rain below.
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 05:46 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | 11cm 4in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 9cm 4in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 3cm 1in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 3cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Keystone | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in |
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.