Arapahoe Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 May 2026 10:48 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Arapahoe Basin
48-hours from 12 May.
See below for forecast detail
Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast updated at 10:48 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Arapahoe Basin
Max 62°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arapahoe Basin
Max 65°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, 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. | 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 57°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Fair. | 59°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 60°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 61°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 |  | Cloudy. | 62°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 62°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 60°F | W Strong | 5% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 57°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 50°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Fair. | 46°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 59°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 61°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Fair. | 62°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 64°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 63°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 65°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 61°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 60°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | - | 1in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | - | 1in | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 1in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 1in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | - | |||||||
| Winter Park | - | - |
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.