Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 May 2026 23:47 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 21 May.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 23:47 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 15℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
21
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 14℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,364m to 3,269m, with rain below.
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. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 15℃ | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 7℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ | W Light | 15% | |
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 | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 1cm | 1cm |
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.