📷 Vail
North America
Vail
Projected to open November 13, 2026
Best months to book: April, February, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 16
todayPast 24 Hours
1cm
Past 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
8cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
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Vail is projected to open November 13, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1April41cm avg · last season 29.6
- #2February40cm avg · last season 36.3
- #3March41cm avg · last season 25.9
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 33.6
- #2 12 Apr – 18 Apr · last season 29.6
- #3 5 Apr – 11 Apr · last season 29
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 11:01 AM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 13
Projected to open November 13, 2026
278 runs · 32 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 16 at 11:01 AM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Vail
Vail is a premier ski resort located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, offering over 5,300 acres of skiable terrain across seven legendary back bowls and a vibrant alpine village atmosphere. The resort features a diverse range of trails for all abilities, world-class grooming, and signature experiences such as the expansive Blue Sky Basin. Guests enjoy modern amenities including luxury accommodations, fine dining, and a comprehensive ski school, making Vail notable for its blend of vast terrain, upscale services, and lively après-ski scene.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Vail
- Where is Vail?
- Vail is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Vail?
- Vail runs from a base elevation of 2,475 m (8,120 ft) to a summit of 3,527 m (11,572 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,052 m (3,451 ft).
- How big is Vail?
- Vail has 5,317 acres (2,152 hectares) of skiable terrain, 278 marked runs and 32 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Vail?
- Vail is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Vail?
- Vail typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Vail get in a typical season?
- Vail averages 354 inches / 899 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Vail in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #220 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Vail averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Vail has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +24%.
