Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 October 2026 13:49 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 23 October.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 13:49 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 13℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, rain showers 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 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 06:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 12℃ | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
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 | 1cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 1cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 2cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 3cm |
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.