Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 October 2026 10:41 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
48-hours from 20 October.
See below for forecast detail
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 10:41 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max 46°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 52°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Fair. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Fair. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | S Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | S Breeze | 35% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | - | 5in | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 3in | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 3in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 3in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | 2in |
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.
How reliable is the snow in Arapahoe Basin?
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.