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Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 25th May 2025

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Arapahoe Basin Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin

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This is the Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin, United States for 16 days from 25 May.

Updated 25 May 2025 01:38 PDT.

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arapahoe Basin.

Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin

Max 56°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Arapahoe Basin has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin from OpenMeteo
Sun
25
Mon
26
Tue
27
Wed
28
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
WindSW F3SW F4SW F2NW F3
13,058ft
44°F
Clear
40°F
Clear
46°F
Clear
+1in
42°F
Cloud
+1in
38°F
Snow
+1in
41°F
Fair
42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
SW F3S F3SW F2NW F3
11,926ft
50°F
Clear
46°F
Fair
50°F
Clear
+1in
45°F
Cloud
42°F
Snow
+1in
45°F
Fair
46°F
Lt Rain
S F3S F3SW F3SW F2NW F3
10,794ft
56°F
Clear
52°F
Clear
57°F
Mixed
52°F
Cloud
45°F
Snow
+2in
51°F
Fair
45°F
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 11,709ft
to 11,119ft

varying 12,825ft
to 11,972ft

varying 10,922ft
to 10,794ft

12,530ft

varying 12,792ft
to 12,497ft

Max Town56°F52°F57°F52°F45°F51°F45°F
Min Town33°F32°F31°F33°F33°F31°F33°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 56°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 52°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 57°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
27

up to 1in New Snow

MixedClearClearCloud

Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 11,709ft to 11,119ft, with rain below.

Max 52°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
28

up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleFairCloudMixed

Light drizzle first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 12,825ft to 11,972ft, with rain below.

Max 45°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
29

1in to 2in New Snow

SnowLight SnowSnowClear

Snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 10,922ft to resort level.

Max 51°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairLt Drizzle

Clear sky, fair, light drizzle later.

Max 45°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt DrizzleCloudCloud

Rain showers, light drizzle, cloudy later.

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 01:38 PDT, next update expected imminently.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arapahoe Basin

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arapahoe Basin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arapahoe Basin, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Arapahoe Basin is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Arapahoe Basin will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Arapahoe Basin for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.