Ski Report for Vail, ColoradoDaily Ski Conditions for Vail, ColoradoHey shredders, Vail's kicking off the season with that classic early-December vibe—thin but shreddable snow, perfect for easing into those legendary bowls without the holiday crowds yet. Right now, base depth sits at 40cm (about 16 inches) down low at 2457m, climbing to 71cm (28 inches) up top at 3527m, mostly artificial snow holding strong after the last natural fluff on December 7. No freshies in the last 24 or 48 hours, but season total's stacking at around 48 inches since October 1.Terrain's just warming up: 29 of 234km slopes open (12%), including the valley run, with 7 of 34 lifts spinning (21%)—think mellow groomers to build your legs. Pistes are machine-groomed and firm, ideal for carvers, while off-piste is limited and variable—stick to marked runs till more pow drops. Fun parks and halfpipes are closed for now, no night skiing either.Weather's cooperating today with sunny skies, highs near 48°F (9°C) at base, cooling to freeze-thaw levels mid-mountain and colder summits around -11°C to -18°C. Looking ahead, the next five days stay dry and cold—no new snow forecast short-term, with highs 42-47°F (5-8°C), lows dipping to 21-31°F (-6 to -1°C), light winds, and clear-to-fair skies Fri-Sun, maybe cloudier later. Snow line hovers high, 3000m+, so hold tight for that next storm cycle.Pro tip from the locals: hit the open lower-mountain lifts early for hero groomers, layer up against those crisp summit chills, and check the snow phone at +1-970-476-4888 for real-time tweaks—last snowfall was sparse, but Vail's snowmaking crew is dialed, and the resort runs through April 19. Terrain expansions coming soon as cold locks in; pack the patience for epic turns ahead!The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryFThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI