Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 17 April 2026 17:45 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 17 April.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 17:45 UTC, next update expected 20:00 UTC.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,255m 7,398ft ).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 17°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 |  | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 22°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 20°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 18°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -8℃ 18°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 17°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 17°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ 41°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 42°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | 8cm 3in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 6cm 2in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1cm - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | - | 2cm 1in |
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.
Snow Reliability
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.