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Vail Snow Forecast - 4th May 2025

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Vail Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Vail

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This is the Snow Forecast for Vail, United States for 16 days from 4 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 22:08 IST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vail.

Forecast for today in Vail

Max 17℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Vail has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Vail Snow Depths and Conditions.
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Vail 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vail from OpenMeteo
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
WindS F3SE F3SE F2
3,530m
9℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Snow
+4cm
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
11℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
S F3SE F3SE F2SW F2S F2
2,893m
13℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
+1cm
11℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
SE F2SE F3SE F2
2,255m
17℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
18℃
Clear
21℃
Clear
Snow Line

2,969m

varying 3,109m
to 2,829m

3,119m

Max Town17℃14℃12℃14℃16℃18℃21℃
Min Town5℃2℃2℃1℃3℃4℃4℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 17℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow falling to 2,969m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,109m to 2,829m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Max 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 18℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ShwrsClearClearCloud

Rain showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 21℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleMixedClearClear

Light drizzle, clear spells, clear sky later.

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 22:08 IST, next update expected 00:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Keystone12cm 28cm
Copper Mountain7cm 11cm
Breckenridge6cm 10cm
Arrowhead1cm 2cm
Beaver Creek1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vail

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vail, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vail, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Vail is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Vail will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Vail for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.