Arapahoe Basin Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today
Updated 02 May 2026 12:44 BST
Long-Range Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Arapahoe Basin?
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm 3in |
Long-range Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
7cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,719m 12,201ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
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Arapahoe Basin Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook
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.
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 02 | ![]() | Clear sky. | Max 8℃ 47°F Min -8℃ 18°F |
| Sun 03 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 9℃ 49°F Min -3℃ 26°F |
| Mon 04 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 7℃ 44°F Min -2℃ 28°F |
| Tue 05 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Max 6℃ 42°F Min -3℃ 26°F |
| Wed 06 | ![]() | 5cm 2in New Snow | Max -3℃ 27°F Min -8℃ 18°F |
| Thu 07 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 6℃ 42°F Min -7℃ 20°F |
| Fri 08 | ![]() | Clear spells. | Max 7℃ 45°F Min -2℃ 28°F |
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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 12:44 BST, next update expected 18:00 BST.
Ensemble forecast for Arapahoe Basin, USA at 3,290m
Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 2cm 1in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 1cm - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Winter Park | 1cm - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Keystone | 1cm - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 1cm - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | 5cm 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.
Off-Piste Safety in Arapahoe Basin
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Arapahoe Basin, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.



