Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 25 April 2026 16:43 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 25 April 2026 20:43 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Vail over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 26 April.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 16:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 46°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
26
2in to 4in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 9,117ft to resort level (7,398ft).
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 25 April 2026 20:43 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Vail over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 47°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
27
New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 10,135ft to 8,068ft, 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 38°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 37°F | SW Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 37°F | SW Light | 20% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 36°F | SW Light | 10% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 40% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | New Snow | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 35% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 22:00 |  | 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 32°F | SW Light | 45% |
| Sun | 23:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 32°F | W Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 32°F | W Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 33°F | W Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 10:00 |  | Clear spells. | 37°F | W Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | W Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 42°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 46°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 47°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 47°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | Drizzle. | 47°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 46°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | W Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 42°F | W Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Clear sky. | 34°F | W Calm | 60% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | W Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 23:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 34°F | W Light | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | 9in | 10in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 7in | 9in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 6in | 8in | |||||||
| Keystone | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | 3in | 4in |
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.
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.