Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 03 May 2026 11:48 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
1-week from 3 May.
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 | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃
Min -9℃
13cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,759m to resort level (3,290m).
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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 9℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,529m to resort level (3,290m).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (3,290m).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -3℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
9cm New Snow
Light snow showers, heavy snow, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (3,290m).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
09
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
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 11:48 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | 5cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | 4cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 2cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 2cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 3cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 2cm | 7cm |
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.