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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 15:00 in Vail (GMT-6).
Vail snow forecast at 3,527 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in 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 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) and the freezing level near 4,700 m (15,400 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 8 °C (46 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,700 m (15,400 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 30 km/h (19 mph)
Vail hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Vail 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry5 to 8 °C (41 to 46 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry−2 to 12 °C (28 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,400 m (14,400 ft) | No snow |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry−1 to 14 °C (30 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Rain1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Rain−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−4 to 11 °C (25 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry−1 to 11 °C (30 to 52 °F) | No snow |
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.
No snow expected in 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 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 11 to 18 °C (52 to 64 °F) and the freezing level near 4,750 m (15,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 15 °C (59 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,750 m (15,600 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 26 km/h (16 mph)
Vail hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain | None |
| 5pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).
Vail 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry12 to 15 °C (54 to 59 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,400 m (14,400 ft) | No snow |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Dry8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry6 to 21 °C (43 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Rain8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Rain3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry3 to 17 °C (37 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) | No snow |
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 Late April
- Airports
- Eagle County Regional (EGE)
- 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.
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.
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Sources: Vail mountain information, Vail Mountain 2025-26 winter tip sheet, Wikipedia: Vail Ski Resort, J2Ski: Vail season dates