Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 15 October 2026 05:45 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 15 October.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 05:45 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 5cm 2in |
Vail Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vail.
This Snow Forecast for Vail, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Vail, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
How reliable is the snow in Vail?
Vail is known for its reliable snow, typically receiving around 350 inches annually. Snow depth can vary, but with its high elevation, the area maintains good conditions well into the spring; check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.