Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 16 May 2026 05:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 16 May.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 05:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 66°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
16
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 63°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 63°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair. | 46°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fair. | 58°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 62°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 66°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 64°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 66°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 66°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 66°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 64°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 62°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 43°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 44°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 45°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 57°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 60°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 60°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 43°F | SW Light | 50% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | - |
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.