Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 19 May 2026 04:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Vail
48-hours from 19 May.
See below for forecast detail
Vail Snow Forecast updated at 04:42 PDT, next update expected 07:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Vail
Max 53°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Vail are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Vail
Max 56°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
20
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 33°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Fair. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 34°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 33°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 48°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 56°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 56°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | SW Light | 15% | |
Snow Forecast near Vail
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Keystone | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 1in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Arrowhead | - | 1in |
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.