Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 October 2026 00:45 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
1-week from 11 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 | 14 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 18cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 14℃
Min -8℃
19cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,589m to resort level (3,290m).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 October 2026 02:45 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Arapahoe Basin over the next 3 days.
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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 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,589m to 3,309m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
14
10cm to 19cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, clear spells, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (3,290m).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 00:45 NZDT, next update expected 06:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland Ski Area | 1cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Winter Park | 1cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | 10cm |
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.