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Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 16th July 2026

Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 16 July 2026 17:42 UTC

2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin

48-hours from 16 July.

See below for forecast detail

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 17:42 UTC, next update expected 23:00 UTC.

Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin

Max 21℃ 70°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 70°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearCloud

Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin

Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

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

48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Thu00:00Clear

Clear sky. 11℃ 52°F SE
Breeze
0%
Thu01:00Clear

Clear sky. 11℃ 51°F SE
Light
0%
Thu02:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 48°F SE
Breeze
0%
Thu03:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 46°F SE
Breeze
0%
Thu04:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 47°F SE
Light
0%
Thu05:00Clear

Clear sky. 7℃ 45°F SE
Light
0%
Thu06:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
8℃ 46°F SE
Light
0%
Thu07:00Clear

Clear sky. 10℃ 49°F SE
Light
0%
Thu08:00Clear

Clear sky. 13℃ 55°F SE
Light
0%
Thu09:00Clear

Clear sky. 15℃ 58°F SE
Light
0%
Thu10:00Clear

Clear sky. 17℃ 63°F SE
Breeze
0%
Thu11:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
19℃ 66°F SE
Breeze
0%
Thu12:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
20℃ 68°F SE
Breeze
10%
Thu13:00Fair

Fair. 21℃ 70°F SE
Breeze
20%
Thu14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 21℃ 69°F SE
Breeze
25%
Thu15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 58°F SE
Breeze
30%
Thu16:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
17℃ 62°F SE
Strong
35%
Thu17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 16℃ 61°F SE
Breeze
50%
Thu18:00Hvy Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
13℃ 55°F SE
Strong
45%
Thu19:00Lt Rain

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
11℃ 52°F SE
Breeze
35%
Thu20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 11℃ 52°F SE
Breeze
20%
Thu21:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
10℃ 49°F SE
Breeze
10%
Thu22:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
9℃ 48°F SE
Breeze
5%
Thu23:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
8℃ 47°F SE
Breeze
0%
Fri00:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 47°F E
Light
0%
Fri01:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 47°F E
Light
0%
Fri02:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 47°F E
Light
0%
Fri03:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 48°F E
Light
0%
Fri04:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 47°F E
Light
0%
Fri05:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 47°F E
Calm
0%
Fri06:00Clear

Clear sky. 8℃ 46°F E
Light
0%
Fri07:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 48°F E
Breeze
0%
Fri08:00Clear

Clear sky. 12℃ 53°F E
Breeze
0%
Fri09:00Clear

Clear sky. 14℃ 56°F E
Breeze
0%
Fri10:00Fair

Fair. 14℃ 58°F E
Breeze
5%
Fri11:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
15℃ 58°F E
Light
5%
Fri12:00Cloud

Cloudy. 16℃ 60°F E
Light
10%
Fri13:00Cloud

Cloudy. 16℃ 61°F E
Light
10%
Fri14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 58°F E
Light
10%
Fri15:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
17℃ 62°F E
Breeze
15%
Fri16:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
18℃ 64°F E
Breeze
10%
Fri17:00Fair

Fair. 18℃ 64°F E
Breeze
10%
Fri18:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
18℃ 64°F E
Breeze
10%
Fri19:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
17℃ 63°F E
Breeze
5%
Fri20:00Clear

Clear sky. 15℃ 59°F E
Breeze
5%
Fri21:00Clear

Clear sky. 13℃ 55°F E
Breeze
0%
Fri22:00Clear

Clear sky. 12℃ 53°F E
Breeze
0%
Fri23:00Clear

Clear sky. 11℃ 52°F E
Breeze
5%

Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Arapahoe Basin are not available.

Arapahoe Basin Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arapahoe Basin.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin, 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 Arapahoe Basin, 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

Arapahoe Basin is renowned for its snow reliability, typically receiving an average of 350 inches of snowfall annually. The snow depth can vary greatly, so for the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.