Ski Report for Vail, ColoradoDaily Ski Conditions for Vail, ColoradoHey shredders, Vail's firing up for early season action, but it's slim pickings right now with machine-made snow keeping things afloat. Base depth sits at a solid 28 inches across the mountain, thinning to about 16 inches lower down, thanks to recent groomers and a last natural dump on December 7. No fresh powder in the last 24 or 48 hours—zero inches reported—but they've stacked 17 inches over the past week to build that base.Only 18% of terrain is open (41 of 234 km slopes) with 24% of lifts spinning (8 of 34), including a valley run for easy laps. Pistes are machine-groomed and firm, ideal for carving without deep powder stashes yet; off-piste is closed and variable, so stick to bounds until more snow rolls in. Season total? Around 48 inches so far, lagging behind Vail's legendary 350-inch average.Today's vibe is freeze-thaw: expect highs near 48°F at the base cooling to 32°F overnight, with clear skies and light SW winds—perfect for sunny groomers without the chill biting too hard. Looking ahead, the next five days stay dry and mild: Saturday highs 48°F/32°F min, Sunday 47°F/27°F, Monday 44°F/26°F, Tuesday 43°F/26°F, Wednesday 49°F/31°F. No new snow until possibly December 22, so temps hover valley-side 40s with summits in the 20s-30s—pack layers for those variable conditions.Word from locals: Colorado's snowpack is at 72% of normal, bone-dry high country with wind, but Vail's open since mid-November and pushing artificial snow hard. Chasing pow? Hold tight—next storm could flip the script. Hit the groomers, scope webcams, and call the snow phone (970-476-4888) for real-time updates. Early season stoke is real; gear up and send it safe!The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryFThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI