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Vail Long-Range Snow Forecast - 16th March 2026

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Updated 16 March 2026 11:42 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 16 March.

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?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Vail.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Vail

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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)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Mon
16
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Tue
17
Cloud

Clear sky at altitude, cloudy below.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Wed
18
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Thu
19
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Fri
20
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Sat
21
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Sun
22
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 6℃ 43°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 11:42 UTC, 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)

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.