Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 16 September 2026 16:48 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 17 September.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 16:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 61°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 62°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then heavy 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Breeze | 40% | |
| Thu | 01:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 55°F | SE Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Breeze | 30% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 54°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 55°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 57°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 60°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 60°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 56°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SE Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 59°F | SE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 16:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Lt rain below. | 57°F | SE Breeze | 35% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Rain. | 56°F | SE Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 57°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SE Calm | 10% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 54°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 54°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 52°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 60°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 62°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 58°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 56°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 15:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 54°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 53°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 56°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 57°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 49°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 23:00 |  | Clear sky. | 47°F | SW Light | 10% | |
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.