Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 11:43 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 11:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 14℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 |  | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Fair. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Calm | 35% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 5cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | 4cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 2cm | 8cm |
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.