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Vail's Thin Base Gets a Fluffy Reload: Fresh Snow Friday Into Saturday Before Warmth Returns
Ski Report for Vail, Colorado
Daily Ski Conditions for Vail, Colorado
Hey powder hounds, Vail's been scraping by on a thin base this season—think 40 cm (about 16 inches) at the base (2457 m) and 76 cm (30 inches) up top at 3527 m summit, mostly groomed artificial snow after the last natural dump way back on January 9. But hold onto your beanies: a sweet storm just reloaded the I-70 corridor with 6-9 inches forecast through Monday, dropping fluffy refreshers Friday night into Saturday amid cold temps and low snow levels for prime quality. That's the buzz locals are chasing after a brutally dry start—Vail Resorts even warned investors of slashed earnings from 50-60% below-average snowfall, leaving just 60% of trails (139 km of 234) and 53% of lifts (18 of 34) open.
Right now, expect snow showers tapering off with highs near 18°F, wind chills to -10°F, and west-northwest winds picking up to 15 mph—patchy fog early, but carveable if you hit it fresh. Piste conditions lean variable: groomed runs solid on man-made, but off-piste remains thin and rocky from the season's drought, so stick to opened terrain unless you're scouting bowls post-storm. Season totals? Disastrously low, fueling gripes of ice and rocks, though that recent 6-inch hit early January sparked some stoke.
Looking ahead, the party's calming: clear skies Monday with 23°F highs/2°F lows, warming to cloudy 28°F/4°F Tuesday, then clearing to 34°F/7°F Wednesday through Friday—very light or no new snow in the next 5-7 days, freezing levels rising, so melt risk if winds cooperate. South hills like Wolf Creek are stacking deeper, but Vail's refresh should surf well through the weekend before bluebird warmth tests the base.
Pro tip from us locals: snag Epic App for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—valley run's open, but fun parks and halfpipe closed. Traffic's been light via the tunnel, perfect for dodging crowds. Bundle up, chase that new snow early, and don't bail yet—this backcountry beast could roar back. Shred safe!
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Daily Ski Conditions for Vail, Colorado
Hey powder hounds, Vail's been scraping by on a thin base this season—think 40 cm (about 16 inches) at the base (2457 m) and 76 cm (30 inches) up top at 3527 m summit, mostly groomed artificial snow after the last natural dump way back on January 9. But hold onto your beanies: a sweet storm just reloaded the I-70 corridor with 6-9 inches forecast through Monday, dropping fluffy refreshers Friday night into Saturday amid cold temps and low snow levels for prime quality. That's the buzz locals are chasing after a brutally dry start—Vail Resorts even warned investors of slashed earnings from 50-60% below-average snowfall, leaving just 60% of trails (139 km of 234) and 53% of lifts (18 of 34) open.
Right now, expect snow showers tapering off with highs near 18°F, wind chills to -10°F, and west-northwest winds picking up to 15 mph—patchy fog early, but carveable if you hit it fresh. Piste conditions lean variable: groomed runs solid on man-made, but off-piste remains thin and rocky from the season's drought, so stick to opened terrain unless you're scouting bowls post-storm. Season totals? Disastrously low, fueling gripes of ice and rocks, though that recent 6-inch hit early January sparked some stoke.
Looking ahead, the party's calming: clear skies Monday with 23°F highs/2°F lows, warming to cloudy 28°F/4°F Tuesday, then clearing to 34°F/7°F Wednesday through Friday—very light or no new snow in the next 5-7 days, freezing levels rising, so melt risk if winds cooperate. South hills like Wolf Creek are stacking deeper, but Vail's refresh should surf well through the weekend before bluebird warmth tests the base.
Pro tip from us locals: snag Epic App for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—valley run's open, but fun parks and halfpipe closed. Traffic's been light via the tunnel, perfect for dodging crowds. Bundle up, chase that new snow early, and don't bail yet—this backcountry beast could roar back. Shred safe!
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Daily Ski Conditions for Vail, Colorado
Hey powder hounds, Vail's been scraping by on a thin base this season—think 40 cm (about 16 inches) at the base (2457 m) and 76 cm (30 inches) up top at 3527 m summit, mostly groomed artificial snow after the last natural dump way back on January 9. But hold onto your beanies: a sweet storm just reloaded the I-70 corridor with 6-9 inches forecast through Monday, dropping fluffy refreshers Friday night into Saturday amid cold temps and low snow levels for prime quality. That's the buzz locals are chasing after a brutally dry start—Vail Resorts even warned investors of slashed earnings from 50-60% below-average snowfall, leaving just 60% of trails (139 km of 234) and 53% of lifts (18 of 34) open.
Right now, expect snow showers tapering off with highs near 18°F, wind chills to -10°F, and west-northwest winds picking up to 15 mph—patchy fog early, but carveable if you hit it fresh. Piste conditions lean variable: groomed runs solid on man-made, but off-piste remains thin and rocky from the season's drought, so stick to opened terrain unless you're scouting bowls post-storm. Season totals? Disastrously low, fueling gripes of ice and rocks, though that recent 6-inch hit early January sparked some stoke.
Looking ahead, the party's calming: clear skies Monday with 23°F highs/2°F lows, warming to cloudy 28°F/4°F Tuesday, then clearing to 34°F/7°F Wednesday through Friday—very light or no new snow in the next 5-7 days, freezing levels rising, so melt risk if winds cooperate. South hills like Wolf Creek are stacking deeper, but Vail's refresh should surf well through the weekend before bluebird warmth tests the base.
Pro tip from us locals: snag Epic App for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—valley run's open, but fun parks and halfpipe closed. Traffic's been light via the tunnel, perfect for dodging crowds. Bundle up, chase that new snow early, and don't bail yet—this backcountry beast could roar back. Shred safe!
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Daily Ski Conditions for Vail, Colorado
Hey powder hounds, Vail's been scraping by on a thin base this season—think 40 cm (about 16 inches) at the base (2457 m) and 76 cm (30 inches) up top at 3527 m summit, mostly groomed artificial snow after the last natural dump way back on January 9. But hold onto your beanies: a sweet storm just reloaded the I-70 corridor with 6-9 inches forecast through Monday, dropping fluffy refreshers Friday night into Saturday amid cold temps and low snow levels for prime quality. That's the buzz locals are chasing after a brutally dry start—Vail Resorts even warned investors of slashed earnings from 50-60% below-average snowfall, leaving just 60% of trails (139 km of 234) and 53% of lifts (18 of 34) open.
Right now, expect snow showers tapering off with highs near 18°F, wind chills to -10°F, and west-northwest winds picking up to 15 mph—patchy fog early, but carveable if you hit it fresh. Piste conditions lean variable: groomed runs solid on man-made, but off-piste remains thin and rocky from the season's drought, so stick to opened terrain unless you're scouting bowls post-storm. Season totals? Disastrously low, fueling gripes of ice and rocks, though that recent 6-inch hit early January sparked some stoke.
Looking ahead, the party's calming: clear skies Monday with 23°F highs/2°F lows, warming to cloudy 28°F/4°F Tuesday, then clearing to 34°F/7°F Wednesday through Friday—very light or no new snow in the next 5-7 days, freezing levels rising, so melt risk if winds cooperate. South hills like Wolf Creek are stacking deeper, but Vail's refresh should surf well through the weekend before bluebird warmth tests the base.
Pro tip from us locals: snag Epic App for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—valley run's open, but fun parks and halfpipe closed. Traffic's been light via the tunnel, perfect for dodging crowds. Bundle up, chase that new snow early, and don't bail yet—this backcountry beast could roar back. Shred safe!
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI