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Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 May 2026 10:48 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Arapahoe Basin

1-week from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Arapahoe Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Arapahoe Basin?

Arapahoe Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (11,926ft)
Next Snow Expected18 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Arapahoe Basin

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 65°F
Min 22°F

1in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (10,794ft).

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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 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

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 55°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 55°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
15

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 56°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
16

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 56°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
17

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudFairCloud

Rain showers first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 39°F
Min 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
18

1in New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowFog

Cloudy, light snow, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level (10,794ft).

Forecast times for Arapahoe Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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 10:48 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Arapahoe Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arapahoe Basin
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Breckenridge-1in
Copper Mountain-1in
Keystone-1in
Loveland Ski Area-1in
Elk Meadows--
Winter Park--

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.