📷 Arapahoe Basin
North America
Arapahoe Basin
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
1.1cm
Past 48 Hours
2.7cm
Past 10 Days
8.2cm
14-Day Forecast
22.6cm
Snow Depth
27cm
Resort Guide
Arapahoe Basin, located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is renowned for its high elevation, long ski season, and diverse terrain that caters to both advanced and beginner skiers. The resort features over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain, including challenging steeps, open bowls, and scenic glades. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and iconic “Beach” tailgating area at the base, Arapahoe Basin offers a unique mountain experience with modern amenities, on-mountain dining, and a focus on sustainability. Its extended season, often running into June, distinguishes it as a premier destination for spring skiing.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
6th Alley Bar & Grill – Renowned for its laid-back vibe and stunning mountain views, this slopeside bar is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its craft beers, signature bacon bloody marys, and lively après-ski scene.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Arapahoe Basin is currently experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of -1°C and a light wind at 19 km/h. The snow depth stands at a solid 27cm, and you can expect a little fresh powder with 1cm of new snowfall in the last 24 hours. Overall, the conditions are decent for skiing, especially with more snow anticipated in the coming weeks.
AI-generated summaryDepth
80cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Colorado region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2680m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
3286m
Temp
3°C
Wind
18.7km/h
Snow Depth
76cm
14-Day Forecast
26.1cm
Mid-Mountain
3632m
Temp
-2.4°C
Wind
30.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
16.4cm
Summit
3978m
Temp
-1.5°C
Wind
18.7km/h
Snow Depth
76cm
14-Day Forecast
26.2cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
Live Conditions
Arapahoe Basin Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3978m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
2.1°
-8°
Mon
13
☁️
-0.1°
-9.6°
Tue
14
❄️
-3.5°
-11.7°
7.6cm
Wed
15
❄️
-4.6°
-11.2°
0.9cm
Thu
16
⛅
1.2°
-8.9°
Fri
17
❄️
-2.6°
-16.6°
4cm
Sat
18
❄️
-10.1°
-19.9°
1.2cm
Sun
19
☁️
-1.9°
-15.7°
Mon
20
☁️
3.1°
-12.1°
Tue
21
☁️
1°
-10.4°
0.1cm
Summit elevation (3978m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
162.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-24%
vs 5-Year Avg
214.7cm avg by now
-7%
vs 30-Year Avg
174.6cm avg by now
214.7cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has consistently exceeded the 30-year average, with the 5-year average reaching 191.5 cm compared to the long-term average of 145.1 cm. The most recent seasons have maintained this elevated trend, though the current season's snowfall is slightly below the recent 5-year average at 78% but remains above the 30-year average at 103%. This suggests a period of above-average snowfall in recent years, despite a modest decline in the most current season. No significant anomalies or abrupt changes are evident within this timeframe.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.