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Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast

Colorado · Ikon Pass

Arapahoe Basin snow forecast summary

Arapahoe Basin is forecast to get 0.1" (0 cm) of snow in the next 24 hours, 8.5" (22 cm) over the next 3 days and 8.5" (22 cm) over the next 7 days at mid-mountain (about 11,916 ft). Updated Tuesday, October 13.

DayConditionsHigh / low (°F)Snow
Today Light snow 41° / 30° 0.1" (0 cm)
Wed, Oct 14 Heavy snow 32° / 19° 6.0" (15 cm)
Thu, Oct 15 Snow showers 30° / 18° 2.5" (6 cm)
Fri, Oct 16 Partly cloudy 38° / 7° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sat, Oct 17 Overcast 41° / 15° 0.0" (0 cm)
Sun, Oct 18 Overcast 42° / 21° 0.0" (0 cm)
Mon, Oct 19 Clear sky 48° / 21° 0.0" (0 cm)
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Arapahoe Basin resort stats

Summit
13,050 ft (3,978 m)
Base
10,780 ft (3,286 m)
Vertical drop
2,270 ft (692 m)
Skiable terrain
1,428 acres (578 ha)
Lifts
9
Average snowfall
350" (889 cm) a year
Typical season
Mid-Oct to early Jun

From resort and public sources. Figures vary by source and season.

Arapahoe Basin FAQ

How much snow is Arapahoe Basin expected to get this week?

Arapahoe Basin is forecast to get 8.5" (22 cm) of snow in the next 7 days at mid-mountain, with 0.1" (0 cm) in the next 24 hours and 8.5" (22 cm) over the next 3 days.

Is Arapahoe Basin on the Epic Pass or the Ikon Pass?

Arapahoe Basin is on the Ikon Pass.

How much snow does Arapahoe Basin get a year?

Arapahoe Basin averages about 350 inches (889 cm) of snow a year.

When is ski season at Arapahoe Basin?

The ski season at Arapahoe Basin typically runs mid-Oct to early Jun. Opening and closing dates change with each season's snow.

How big is Arapahoe Basin?

Arapahoe Basin has 1,428 skiable acres, 9 lifts and 2,270 ft of vertical, from 10,780 ft at the base to 13,050 ft at the summit.

What ski resorts are near Arapahoe Basin?

The closest ski resorts to Arapahoe Basin with snow forecasts on SnowByResort are Loveland Ski Area (3 miles), Keystone (5 miles) and Breckenridge (14 miles), measured in a straight line.

About the Arapahoe Basin snow forecast

This page shows the snow forecast for Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, an Ikon Pass resort. Totals are forecast at mid-mountain, where snow often falls even when the base gets rain, with separate numbers for the summit and base. You'll also find hourly snow and temperature for the next 48 hours, a 16-day outlook, and snowfall from several forecast models side by side, plus the National Weather Service forecast for the area.

Arapahoe Basin has 1,428 skiable acres, 9 lifts and 2,270 ft of vertical, and averages about 350 inches of snow a year. The season typically runs mid-Oct to early Jun.

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