Is Vail snowsure?
The snowiest week in Vail is week 4 of March. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 30 cm 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.Average monthly snow in Vail
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 20 cm | 3.6 days |
| February | 25 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 24 cm | 3.8 days |
| April | 22 cm | 3.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Vail during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Vail is 28 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week.Vail prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2986m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2801m) is similar to the middle elevation of Vail. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Vail in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 28cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Vail during week three of April is -0.1°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.3°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with perfect weather also happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year.
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Vail Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Vail and (2007 – 2024).
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.
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.
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.
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