Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 October 2026 10:47 AEDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 21 October.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 10:47 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 16℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
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 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light drizzle 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 |  | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 |  | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 15℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 00:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 9℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 9℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 8℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 10℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 11℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 11℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light rain showers. | 11℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 14:00 |  | Light rain. | 10℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 2cm | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | 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 trail 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.