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Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 03 May 2026 03:47 AEST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin

1-week from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Arapahoe Basin 7-Day 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 Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days17cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 9℃
Min -13℃

16cm New Snow

Snow Line from 3,499m 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 -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 9℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

1cm New Snow

CloudClearSnowLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, clear sky then snow showers, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,309m to resort level (3,290m).

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 6℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow falling to resort level (3,290m).

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max -3℃
Min -13℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
06

13cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowSnowSnow

Light snow showers first, snow showers then heavy snow showers, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (3,290m).

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 4℃
Min -13℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

Lt Snow ShwrsClearMixedCloud

Light snow showers first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 9℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedLt Snow ShwrsFair

Clear spells, light snow showers, fair 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 trail 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 03:47 AEST, next update expected 09:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arapahoe Basin
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Breckenridge2cm 18cm
Loveland Ski Area1cm 18cm
Keystone1cm 17cm
Winter Park-17cm
Copper Mountain3cm 13cm
Elk Meadows-13cm

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.