Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 17 April 2026 05:46 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
48-hours from 17 April.
See below for forecast detail
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 05:46 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -15℃ 6°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ 6°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Clear sky, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -19℃ -2°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -19℃ -2°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -6℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 20°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -6℃ 20°F | W Strong | 5% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -8℃ 17°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -9℃ 16°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -8℃ 17°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -8℃ 17°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -8℃ 18°F | W Breeze | 35% |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -9℃ 16°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | -9℃ 16°F | W Strong | 25% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -9℃ 15°F | W Strong | 25% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | -10℃ 14°F | W Strong | 15% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -11℃ 12°F | W Strong | 10% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -12℃ 11°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -13℃ 9°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -15℃ 6°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -13℃ 8°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | -14℃ 7°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -14℃ 6°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -15℃ 6°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -15℃ 4°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -14℃ 6°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -17℃ 2°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -19℃ -2°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -18℃ 0°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -17℃ 2°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -13℃ 9°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -11℃ 13°F | NW Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 17°F | NW Strong | 20% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | NW Strong | 20% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 24°F | NW Strong | 20% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | NW Strong | 10% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 19°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 18°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 18°F | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 3cm 1in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 4cm 2in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 3cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Keystone | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Winter Park | 1cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | 2cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
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.