Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 28 April 2026 12:47 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
1-week from 28 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Arapahoe Basin?
| Next Snow Expected | 28 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15cm 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm 8in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -9℃ 17°F
22cm 9in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,629m 11,906ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 28 April 2026 18:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Arapahoe Basin over the next 2 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 0℃ 31°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 21°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Tue
28
3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Thu
30
12cm 5in New Snow
Cloudy early, then 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℃ 35°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 17°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F
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Fri
01
4cm 1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, fog, light 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 6℃ 43°F
Min -9℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 17°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
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Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
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Sun
03
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,629m 11,906ft to resort level ( 3,290m 10,794ft ).
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
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Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells 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 12:47 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 9cm 4in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 9cm 4in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 9cm 4in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Winter Park | 12cm 5in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Keystone | 8cm 3in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in |
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.