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Ski resort in Colorado, United States
Vail
A large resort in Eagle County, Colorado, with more than 5,300 acres of terrain including the Back Bowls.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Vail (GMT-7).
Vail snow forecast at 3,527 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 0–8 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Vail at the top lift (3,527 m / 11,600 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–8 cm (0–4 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) and the freezing level near 3,450 m (11,300 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,450 m (11,300 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 67% cloud
Vail hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Vail in the next 24 hours.
Vail 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Vail this week: Sunday. Some sun, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SnowPoor ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun | FlurriesBest day−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−8 to 5 °C (18 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Light snowPoor ski day−8 to 4 °C (18 to 39 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Light snowPoor ski day−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day−14 to 0 °C (7 to 32 °F) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Vail 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −8 °C (3 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−17 to −6 °C (1 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −5 °C (1 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Vail on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Vail snow forecast at 2,475 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Wednesday, with 0–2 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Vail in the village (2,475 m / 8,100 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–2 cm (under 1 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Wednesday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 78% cloud
Vail hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Vail in the next 24 hours.
Vail 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | Sunny0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy−1 to 11 °C (30 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain−1 to 11 °C (30 to 52 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Light snow−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Cloudy−7 to 7 °C (19 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Vail 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–4 cm (1–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−10 to 1 °C (14 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to 2 °C (14 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Vail in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Vail?
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Village
- 2,475 m
- Top lift
- 3,527 m
- Vertical
- 1,052 m
- Lifts
- 32
- Season
- Mid-November to Mid-April
- Airports
- Eagle County Regional (EGE)
- Official
- Snow report, Lifts open, Webcams, Piste map, Avalanche bulletin
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.vail.com
About Vail
Vail Mountain is in Eagle County, Colorado, about 100 miles from Denver via Interstate 70. Its operator describes it as Colorado’s largest resort, with more than 5,300 acres of terrain that include seven Back Bowls.
The base sits at 8,120 ft (2,475 m) and the summit at 11,570 ft (3,527 m). Eagle County Regional Airport is about 30 minutes away.
The snow
Vail is high, with its base at 2,475 m and summit at 3,527 m, and its Back Bowls face south across the ridge from the front side. In our record it snows on about 12 to 13 days a month at mid-mountain from January to April, with the snowiest months in late winter, and snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years. Colorado’s snow is dry and cold, and the bowls hold it well; the front side’s groomers are covered by extensive snowmaking early in the season.
Who it suits
Intermediates who want to cruise for days: Vail is the largest single mountain in Colorado, with the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin for open terrain and the front side for groomed pistes. The village is purpose-built in a Tyrolean style and expensive. Vail is the flagship of the Epic Pass.
Getting there
Denver airport is about two hours by road on Interstate 70, longer on a weekend with snow. Eagle County airport is about 35 minutes away.
When does it snow in Vail?
In Vail, snow falls on about 13 days in February in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 13 days | 13 days | 12 days | 8 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 7 days | 9 days | 11 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Vail month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 13% | −15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F) |
| February | 13 | 14% | −14 to −3 °C (7 to 27 °F) |
| March | 13 | 15% | −11 to 1 °C (12 to 34 °F) |
| April | 12 | 15% | −8 to 5 °C (18 to 41 °F) |
| May | 8 | 10% | −3 to 10 °C (27 to 50 °F) |
| June | 1 | 2% | 0 to 16 °C (32 to 61 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 4 to 21 °C (39 to 70 °F) |
| August | <1 | 0% | 4 to 20 °C (39 to 68 °F) |
| September | 2 | 1% | 1 to 16 °C (34 to 61 °F) |
| October | 7 | 9% | −6 to 8 °C (21 to 46 °F) |
| November | 9 | 10% | −12 to 1 °C (10 to 34 °F) |
| December | 11 | 13% | −15 to −3 °C (5 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Vail in October
In October, Vail gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 8 °C (21 to 46 °F).
Snow in Vail in November
In November, Vail gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to 1 °C (10 to 34 °F).
Snow in Vail in December
In December, Vail gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −3 °C (5 to 27 °F).
Snow in Vail in January
In January, Vail gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F).
Snow in Vail in February
In February, Vail gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −3 °C (7 to 27 °F).
Snow in Vail in March
In March, Vail gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to 1 °C (12 to 34 °F).
Snow in Vail in April
In April, Vail gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 5 °C (18 to 41 °F).
Snow in Vail in May
In May, Vail gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 10 °C (27 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Vail?
Of the last ten winters in Vail, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 23% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 2 October 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 94% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 101% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 128% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 97% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 89% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 105% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 113% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 103% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 93% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 77% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Vail
Does Vail have snow at Christmas?
Vail had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Vail have snow at New Year?
Vail had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Vail have snow in mid-February?
Vail had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Vail have snow at Easter?
Vail had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Vail?
It snows on about 88 days a year in Vail at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. February has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Vail?
March is the snowiest month in Vail, bringing about 15% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. February has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Vail?
Of the last ten winters in Vail, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 23% below average.
How cold does Vail get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Vail at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −15 °C (5 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Vail?
The village or lowest lift at Vail is at 2,475 m (8,100 ft) and the top lift is at 3,527 m (11,600 ft), a vertical drop of 1,052 m (3,500 ft).
When does the ski season start in Vail?
The lifts at Vail usually open in mid-November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Vail mountain information, Vail Mountain 2025-26 winter tip sheet, Wikipedia: Vail Ski Resort, J2Ski: Vail season dates, Skiresort.com, Vail