Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

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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?

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (3,635m)
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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	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 Light snow showers. Snow Line from 3,329m 10,922ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).	Max 7℃ 44°F Min -2℃ 28°F
Tue 05	1cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -3℃ 26°F
Wed 06	5cm 2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).	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

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)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arapahoe Basin
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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.