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Vail Pass backcountry

As of 6:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Vail Pass backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 4.3 in more on the way and light summit wind (8.1 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 4.3 in of snow, highs of 41–43°F. Updated 8:05 pm MST.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start

Directions

RoadsLive road conditions and closures: COtrip (CDOT)

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0 in
Forecast snow: 4.3 in
Snow depth: 0 in
Ridge wind: 8.1 mph
Temperature: 38.3°F

Updated 6:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. 4.3 in on the way and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Vail Pass backcountry snow forecast

Vail Pass backcountry10,603 ft · Colorado

Last 24 hours0″Wed 6:25 pm MST

Next 3 days4.3″Forecast

Days 4–7 ProForecast

4.3Today4
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Vail Pass backcountry this week

Today33Wait
Thu37Wait
Fri33Wait
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Vail Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 43°Low 19°Snow 4.3 inChance of precipitation 89%Wind 6 mph, gusts 9 mph
Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 41°Low 18°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 24%Wind 6 mph, gusts 16 mph
Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 31%Wind 6 mph, gusts 13 mph
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Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, and the base is still thin, with 4.3 inches forecast. Summit wind is 8.1 mph and it's 38.3°F, so pack layers and time your trip to the listed best window. Read the official Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Vail Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 pm MST.

What's the weather at Vail Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 43°, low 19°, 4.3 in of snow; Thu: sunny, high 41°, low 18°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 19°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Vail Pass backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)

Updated 6:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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