Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 17 April 2026 11:45 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
1-week from 17 April.
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 | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -17℃ 2°F
6cm 2in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,849m 12,628ft 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 0℃ 31°F
Min -14℃ 7°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -14℃ 7°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Clear sky, light 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.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -17℃ 2°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -17℃ 2°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
18
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then 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 6℃ 43°F
Min -9℃ 16°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 16°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 26°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,849m 12,628ft to 3,409m 11,184ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
2cm 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, 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.
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 11:45 UTC, next update expected 17:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland Ski Area | 5cm 2in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Winter Park | 1cm - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 3cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 3cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | 1cm - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Keystone | 2cm 1in | 6cm 2in |
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.