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Vail Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 16th July 2026

Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 16 July 2026 10:48 PDT

2-Day Forecast for Vail

48-hours from 16 July.

See below for forecast detail

Vail Snow Forecast updated at 10:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Vail

Max 85°F
Min 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 85°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Vail

Max 81°F
Min 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 81°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Vail from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Thu00:00Clear

Clear sky.64°FSE
Light
0%
Thu01:00Clear

Clear sky.64°FSE
Light
0%
Thu02:00Clear

Clear sky.61°FSE
Light
0%
Thu03:00Clear

Clear sky.59°FSE
Light
0%
Thu04:00Clear

Clear sky.57°FSE
Light
0%
Thu05:00Mixed

Clear spells.56°FSE
Light
0%
Thu06:00Clear

Clear sky.56°FSE
Light
0%
Thu07:00Clear

Clear sky.59°FSE
Light
0%
Thu08:00Clear

Clear sky.65°FSE
Calm
0%
Thu09:00Clear

Clear sky.68°FSE
Light
0%
Thu10:00Clear

Clear sky.71°FSE
Breeze
0%
Thu11:00Clear

Clear sky.74°FSE
Breeze
0%
Thu12:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
77°FSE
Light
0%
Thu13:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
79°FSE
Breeze
0%
Thu14:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
81°FSE
Light
5%
Thu15:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
85°FSE
Breeze
10%
Thu16:00Cloud

Cloudy.82°FSE
Breeze
10%
Thu17:00Cloud

Cloudy.75°FSE
Breeze
20%
Thu18:00Cloud

Cloudy.70°FSE
Breeze
30%
Thu19:00Cloud

Cloudy.67°FSE
Breeze
15%
Thu20:00Cloud

Cloudy.66°FSE
Breeze
10%
Thu21:00Cloud

Cloudy.63°FSE
Calm
5%
Thu22:00Cloud

Cloudy.62°FSE
Light
0%
Thu23:00Cloud

Cloudy.61°FSE
Light
0%
Fri00:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
60°FSE
Light
0%
Fri01:00Clear

Clear sky.59°FSE
Light
0%
Fri02:00Clear

Clear sky.59°FSE
Light
0%
Fri03:00Clear

Clear sky.58°FSE
Light
0%
Fri04:00Clear

Clear sky.57°FSE
Light
0%
Fri05:00Clear

Clear sky.58°FSE
Light
0%
Fri06:00Clear

Clear sky.56°FSE
Light
0%
Fri07:00Clear

Clear sky.58°FSE
Light
0%
Fri08:00Clear

Clear sky.63°FSE
Light
0%
Fri09:00Clear

Clear sky.67°FSE
Light
0%
Fri10:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
70°FSE
Light
0%
Fri11:00Fair

Fair.74°FSE
Light
0%
Fri12:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
76°FSE
Light
5%
Fri13:00Fair

Fair.78°FSE
Light
5%
Fri14:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
81°FSE
Breeze
5%
Fri15:00Clear

Clear spells.79°FSE
Breeze
10%
Fri16:00Cloud

Cloudy.81°FSE
Light
10%
Fri17:00Cloud

Cloudy.77°FSE
Breeze
15%
Fri18:00Cloud

Cloudy.75°FSE
Light
10%
Fri19:00Cloud

Cloudy.73°FSE
Light
5%
Fri20:00Cloud

Cloudy.70°FSE
Light
5%
Fri21:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
70°FSE
Light
5%
Fri22:00Fair

Fair.67°FSE
Light
0%
Fri23:00Clear

Clear sky.64°FSE
Light
15%

Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Vail are not available.

Vail Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vail.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.