Vail's Thin Base Getting Thicker: Snowmaking Magic and Bluebird Conditions Ahead
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Vail's Thin Base Getting Thicker: Snowmaking Magic and Bluebird Conditions Ahead
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Daily Ski Conditions for Vail, Colorado
Hey shredders, Vail's calling your name with that classic Colorado powder vibe, but right now it's holding steady on a thinner base while the crew pumps out fresh artificial snow to keep the stoke alive. At the base (around 8,000 feet), you've got 40 cm of cover, beefing up to 76 cm at the summit (11,500+ feet)—enough for solid carving if you stick to the groomers. No new natural fluff in the last 24 or 48 hours since that tease on January 9, but the snowmaking team's on it, turning variable early-season conditions into rideable terrain.
Half the mountain's fired up with 17 of 34 lifts spinning and 126 km of 234 km slopes open (that's 54%), including the valley run for those sweet laps back to the village. Pistes are variable with marked obstacles everywhere—slow down, buddy up, and refresh on the Responsibility Code as the snowpack builds. Off-piste? Stay cautious; avalanche risks are real, gear up, and check local reports before venturing out.
Today's weather is mostly sunny with temps hitting a comfy high near 39°F (4°C) and dropping to 21°F (-6°C) overnight, light W winds keeping it chill but shreddable. Looking ahead, the next five days stay dry and mild: Wednesday highs around 40°F, Thursday 39°F, Friday cooling to 33°F with possible clouds, Saturday 34°F clearing up, and Sunday pushing 38°F—prime for bluebird turns, though no big dumps forecast until maybe later next week. Season total snowfall? Still ramping from the November 14 opener, but expect more as we chase that 19 April close.
Pro tip from a local: Hit the My Epic app for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—lifts are at 50% so crowds should be mellow. Valley run's open, but fun parks and halfpipe are closed for now. Dial Ski Patrol at 970-754-1911 if things get gnarly. Pack layers, ease into it, and let's make some turns—Vail's building epic memories one groomer at a time!
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