Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 March 2026 11:49 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 12 March.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 11:49 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
13
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 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 42°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ 45°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 |  | Fair. | 8℃ 47°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 9℃ 48°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 49°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 49°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 9℃ 49°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 7℃ 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 4℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 35°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 49°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 11℃ 52°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ 53°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ 53°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 11℃ 52°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 10℃ 51°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 44°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 39°F | NW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | 1cm - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 2cm 1in | 6cm 3in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 4cm 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.