Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 September 2026 04:49 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
48-hours from 30 September.
See below for forecast detail
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 04:49 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max 45°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
30
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 11,906ft to 11,348ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 55°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Fog. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Fog. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Fog. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NE Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | NE Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | NE Strong | 35% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | NE Strong | 40% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | NE Strong | 40% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | NE Strong | 35% | |
| Wed | 15:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 43°F | NE Strong | 30% |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NE Strong | 30% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 39°F | NE Strong | 25% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 38°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | NE Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 34°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 34°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 33°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 33°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 33°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 33°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 32°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 32°F | S Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 34°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 39°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 47°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 51°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Fair. | 52°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 53°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | - | 1in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 1in |
Arapahoe Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arapahoe Basin.
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.