Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 August 2026 04:46 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
48-hours from 21 August.
See below for forecast detail
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 04:46 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max 72°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 70°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 70°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 60°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 64°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 67°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 69°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 70°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 71°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 72°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 72°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 72°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 69°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 57°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 53°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 56°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 62°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 65°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 68°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 70°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 13:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 61°F | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 69°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 65°F | SW Strong | 35% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 66°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 66°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 64°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sat | 19:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Rain below. | 57°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 53°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 51°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Light | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Arapahoe Basin are not available.
Arapahoe Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arapahoe Basin.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
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.