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Vail Snow Forecast - 25th 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 25 May.

Updated 26 May 2025 02:37 AEST.

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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 20℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearMixed

Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.

Vail has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vail from OpenMeteo
Sun
25
Mon
26
Tue
27
Wed
28
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
WindSW F3SW F3W F2SW F2W F2W F2
3,530m
12℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
15℃
Cloud
SW F3SW F3SW F2SW F2SW F2
2,893m
17℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
16℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
SW F2SW F3SW F2SW F2
2,255m
20℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
20℃
Cloud
19℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
Snow Line
Max Town20℃19℃20℃20℃19℃22℃22℃
Min Town6℃6℃7℃6℃5℃6℃8℃

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 20℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearMixed

Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 19℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 20℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
27

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 20℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

ClearShwrsMixedCloud

Clear sky first, rain showers then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 19℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearClearShwrs

Light drizzle, clear sky, rain showers later.

Max 22℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 22℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearMixed

Clear spells, clear sky, clear spells later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 02:37 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.

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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.