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Vail Snow Forecast

Colorado · Epic Pass
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Vail snow forecast summary

Vail is forecast to get 0.4" (1 cm) of snow in the next 24 hours, 10.4" (26 cm) over the next 3 days and 10.4" (26 cm) over the next 7 days at mid-mountain (about 9,846 ft). Updated Tuesday, October 13.

DayConditionsHigh / low (°F)Snow
Today Heavy snow 51° / 34° 0.4" (1 cm)
Wed, Oct 14 Heavy snow 40° / 27° 5.2" (13 cm)
Thu, Oct 15 Snow showers 34° / 22° 4.8" (12 cm)
Fri, Oct 16 Fog 42° / 12° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sat, Oct 17 Partly cloudy 43° / 17° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sun, Oct 18 Overcast 46° / 23° 0.0" (0 cm)
Mon, Oct 19 Clear sky 51° / 26° 0.0" (0 cm)
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Vail resort stats

Summit
11,570 ft (3,527 m)
Base
8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Vertical drop
3,450 ft (1,052 m)
Skiable terrain
5,317 acres (2,152 ha)
Lifts
32
Average snowfall
354" (899 cm) a year
Typical season
Mid-Nov to mid-Apr

From resort and public sources. Figures vary by source and season.

Vail FAQ

How much snow is Vail expected to get this week?

Vail is forecast to get 10.4" (26 cm) of snow in the next 7 days at mid-mountain, with 0.4" (1 cm) in the next 24 hours and 10.4" (26 cm) over the next 3 days.

Is Vail on the Epic Pass or the Ikon Pass?

Vail is on the Epic Pass.

How much snow does Vail get a year?

Vail averages about 354 inches (899 cm) of snow a year.

When is ski season at Vail?

The ski season at Vail typically runs mid-Nov to mid-Apr. Opening and closing dates change with each season's snow.

How big is Vail?

Vail has 5,317 skiable acres, 32 lifts and 3,450 ft of vertical, from 8,120 ft at the base to 11,570 ft at the summit.

What ski resorts are near Vail?

The closest ski resorts to Vail with snow forecasts on SnowByResort are Beaver Creek (8 miles), Copper Mountain (15 miles) and Ski Cooper (20 miles), measured in a straight line.

About the Vail snow forecast

This page shows the snow forecast for Vail in Colorado, an Epic Pass resort. Totals are forecast at mid-mountain, where snow often falls even when the base gets rain, with separate numbers for the summit and base. You'll also find hourly snow and temperature for the next 48 hours, a 16-day outlook, and snowfall from several forecast models side by side, plus the National Weather Service forecast for the area.

Vail has 5,317 skiable acres, 32 lifts and 3,450 ft of vertical, and averages about 354 inches of snow a year. The season typically runs mid-Nov to mid-Apr.

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