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Vail Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 8th October 2026

Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 07 October 2026 22:49 PDT

2-Day Forecast for Vail

48-hours from 8 October.

See below for forecast detail

Vail Snow Forecast updated at 22:49 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Vail

Max 69°F
Min 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 69°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

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 67°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

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

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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.48°FSW
Light
5%
Thu01:00Clear

Clear sky.47°FSW
Light
0%
Thu02:00Clear

Clear sky.48°FSW
Light
0%
Thu03:00Clear

Clear sky.48°FSW
Light
0%
Thu04:00Clear

Clear sky.49°FSW
Light
0%
Thu05:00Clear

Clear sky.49°FSW
Calm
0%
Thu06:00Clear

Clear sky.49°FSW
Light
0%
Thu07:00Clear

Clear sky.49°FSW
Light
0%
Thu08:00Clear

Clear sky.48°FSW
Light
0%
Thu09:00Clear

Clear sky.55°FSW
Light
0%
Thu10:00Clear

Clear sky.60°FSW
Light
0%
Thu11:00Clear

Clear sky.62°FSW
Light
0%
Thu12:00Clear

Clear sky.65°FSW
Light
0%
Thu13:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
67°FSW
Breeze
0%
Thu14:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
68°FSW
Breeze
0%
Thu15:00Clear

Clear sky.69°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu16:00Clear

Clear sky.69°FSW
Light
5%
Thu17:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
68°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu18:00Cloud

Cloudy.64°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu19:00Cloud

Cloudy.60°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu20:00Cloud

Cloudy.59°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu21:00Fair

Fair.55°FSW
Breeze
5%
Thu22:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
54°FSW
Light
5%
Thu23:00Clear

Clear sky.53°FSW
Light
0%
Fri00:00Clear

Clear sky.52°FS
Light
0%
Fri01:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri02:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri03:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri04:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri05:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri06:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri07:00Clear

Clear sky.50°FS
Light
0%
Fri08:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri09:00Clear

Clear sky.56°FS
Light
0%
Fri10:00Clear

Clear sky.61°FS
Light
0%
Fri11:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
64°FS
Breeze
0%
Fri12:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
65°FS
Breeze
0%
Fri13:00Cloud

Cloudy.66°FS
Breeze
5%
Fri14:00Cloud

Cloudy.67°FS
Breeze
5%
Fri15:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
63°FS
Breeze
5%
Fri16:00Clear

Clear spells.63°FS
Breeze
5%
Fri17:00Lt Rain

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt rain below.
58°FS
Breeze
5%
Fri18:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
58°FS
Light
5%
Fri19:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri20:00Cloud

Cloudy.51°FS
Light
0%
Fri21:00Cloud

Cloudy.50°FS
Light
0%
Fri22:00Fair

Fair.48°FS
Light
0%
Fri23:00Clear

Clear sky.46°FS
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
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Copper Mountain-1in
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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.