Is Vail snowsure?

The snowiest week in Vail is week 4 of March. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 11.8in of snowfall. Check out the Vail Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Vail

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8.3in3.4 days
January7.9in3.6 days
February9.8in4.3 days
March9.4in3.8 days
April8.7in3.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Vail during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Vail is 4.3 in. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Vail normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 9797 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (11037 ft is a little above the mid altitude of Vail. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Vail at the start of May but with the same probbaility of rain falling rather than snow Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4.3 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Vail during week one of May with average maximum temperature 39°F and minimum temperature 35°F at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7mph).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Vail and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Vail


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Vail and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Vail are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Vail and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Vail are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Vail and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Vail are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.