Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Arapahoe Basin ( 3,290m to 3,980m 10,794ft to 13,058ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin, United States for 2 days from 10 December.
Updated 09 December 2025 22:37 UTC.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Mountain Time (US/Mountain).
Arapahoe Basin has 1cm - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 22:37 UTC, next update expected imminently.
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Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
10
1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, snow showers then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Arapahoe Basin has 1cm - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 |  | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 15% | |
| Wed | 01:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 06:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Fog below. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 26°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ 27°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ 28°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ 28°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ 31°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 24°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | W Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 22°F | W Gale | 5% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | W Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 33°F | W Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ 31°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 29°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -2℃ 29°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -3℃ 26°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -7℃ 20°F | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Meadows | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Arapahoe Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arapahoe Basin.
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.