Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 October 2026 17:41 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
1-week from 20 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Arapahoe Basin?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
8cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,779m 12,398ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
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Arapahoe Basin Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,719m 12,201ft to 3,569m 11,709ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
24
2cm 1in New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
25
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers first, fair then clear sky, light snow later.
Snow Line from 3,339m 10,955ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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.
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | - | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1cm - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | 4cm 2in |
How reliable is the snow in Arapahoe Basin?
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.