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Updated 12 November 2026 19:44 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vail

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 November.

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 Expected	14 November
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	1cm
Next 7 Days	4cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Vail

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 13℃
Min -6℃

8cm New Snow

Snow Line from 3,189m to resort level (2,255m).

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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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 12	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ Min 2℃
Fri 13	Clear sky.	Max 12℃ Min 1℃
Sat 14	up to 4cm New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 3,189m to 2,379m, with rain below.	Max 9℃ Min 0℃
Sun 15	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,399m to resort level (2,255m).	Max 5℃ Min -5℃
Mon 16	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ Min -4℃
Tue 17	Fair.	Max 10℃ Min -3℃
Wed 18	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 3,019m to 2,719m, with rain below.	Max 8℃ Min -6℃

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 19:44 NZDT, next update expected 22:00 NZDT.

Ensemble forecast for Vail, USA at 2,480m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Copper Mountain	9cm	10cm
Beaver Creek	5cm	8cm
Breckenridge	7cm	8cm
Keystone	7cm	7cm
Arrowhead	2cm	5cm

How reliable is the snow in Vail?

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.