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Vail Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 2nd May 2026

Vail 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 06:46 BST

2-Day Forecast for Vail

48-hours from 2 May.

See below for forecast detail

Vail Snow Forecast updated at 06:46 BST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Vail

Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Vail

Max 15℃ 60°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then 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?
Sat00:00Clear

Clear sky. 2℃ 36°F SW
Light
0%
Sat01:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 34°F SW
Light
0%
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 33°F SW
Light
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 33°F SW
Light
0%
Sat04:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 33°F SW
Light
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 33°F SW
Light
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky. 0℃ 33°F SW
Light
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 34°F SW
Light
0%
Sat08:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 40°F SW
Light
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Clear sky. 7℃ 44°F SW
Light
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 47°F SW
Light
0%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky. 10℃ 50°F SW
Light
0%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky. 11℃ 52°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky. 12℃ 54°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat14:00Clear

Clear sky. 13℃ 56°F SW
Light
0%
Sat15:00Clear

Clear sky. 14℃ 57°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat16:00Clear

Clear sky. 14℃ 58°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat17:00Clear

Clear sky. 14℃ 57°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat18:00Clear

Clear sky. 13℃ 56°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat19:00Clear

Clear sky. 13℃ 54°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat20:00Clear

Clear sky. 10℃ 50°F SW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 46°F SW
Light
0%
Sat22:00Fair

Fair. 7℃ 44°F SW
Light
0%
Sat23:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 43°F SW
Light
0%
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 42°F SW
Light
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 41°F SW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 41°F SW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 41°F SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 40°F SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 39°F SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 39°F SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 38°F SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 46°F SW
Light
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
10℃ 50°F SW
Light
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky. 11℃ 52°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy. 13℃ 55°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy. 14℃ 57°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 58°F SW
Strong
15%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 59°F SW
Breeze
15%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 60°F SW
Breeze
15%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 59°F SW
Breeze
15%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 58°F SW
Breeze
15%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy. 13℃ 56°F SW
Breeze
15%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy. 12℃ 53°F SW
Light
5%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 9℃ 48°F SW
Light
5%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 45°F SW
Light
5%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 44°F SW
Light
5%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F SW
Light
5%

Snow Forecast near Vail

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vail
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Keystone- 10cm 4in
Arrowhead- 6cm 2in
Breckenridge- 6cm 3in
Copper Mountain- 6cm 2in
Beaver Creek- 5cm 2in

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 piste 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.