Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 09 October 2026 12:45 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 9 October.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 12:45 NZDT, next update expected 15:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 20℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
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 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 18℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 19℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 20℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 |  | Fair. | 20℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 20℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 9℃ | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 15℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 17:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | - | 23cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | 26cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 27cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | - | 22cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 20cm |
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.