Vail Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vail
This is the Snow and Weather for Vail from 12 February.
Updated 12 February 2026 22:41 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vail.
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Vail Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Vail?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,689m to resort level (2,255m).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Vail has up to 9cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
GFS - at altitude
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| Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | |||
| 3,530m | -3℃
 +4cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| -5℃
 | 0℃
| 2℃
| -3℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
|
| SW F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 2,893m | 1℃
+3cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 1℃
+1cm
| 0℃
|
| SW F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 2,255m | 5℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,689m | varying 2,619m | 2,255m | varying 2,569m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 7℃ | 9℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -2℃ | -6℃ | -5℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ | -6℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Vail
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | 6cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 4cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 3cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 2cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 2cm | 4cm |
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.
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.