📷 Arapahoe Basin
North America
Arapahoe Basin
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Last season ended May 16, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 16
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
6
2026–27 season
Overview
Arapahoe Basin is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 16, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 07:01 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Arapahoe Basin
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1428 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(147 total)
Beginner
10
7% of terrain
Intermediate
30
20% of terrain
Advanced
72
49% of terrain
Expert
35
24% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner7%
- Intermediate20%
- Advanced49%
- Expert24%
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
3286m
Temp
9.8°C
Wind
8.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3632m
Temp
--°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3978m
Temp
5.3°C
Wind
8.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Arapahoe Basin Webcams
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Getting There
Road Conditions
3 sensors nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (CDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Roadside weather sensors
I-70 216.60 Eastbound : 0.4 mile East of US-6 Loveland Pass
5.2 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 16°C
- Wind
- 0 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 7:54 AM
I-70 218.15 Westbound : 0.3 mile West of Herman Gulch Road
6.7 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 14°C
- Air
- 11°C
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Precip
- other
Updated 7:53 AM
I-70 213.20 Eastbound : 0.6 mile West of Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel
7.3 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 12°C
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 7:54 AM
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via CDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Arapahoe Basin (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 7:01 AM
Today 16 / 50.6mm | Wed, Jul 15 16 / 20.9mm | Thu, Jul 16 15 / 32.1mm | Fri, Jul 17 15 / 30.6mm | Sat, Jul 18 17 / 40.6mm | Sun, Jul 19 19 / 5 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 11 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 10 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 23 | 25 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 47 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 39 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3978m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
15.8°
5.1°
15 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
15.7°
2.1°
18 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
15.1°
2.7°
13 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
14.9°
2.6°
14 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
17.3°
3.5°
14 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
18.5°
4.6°
20 km/h
Mon
20
🌦️
14.4°
4.3°
13 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
12.5°
3.1°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
14.3°
4.4°
18 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
8.8°
3.5°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (3978m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 216cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 216cm full-season avg
216cm
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.
Arapahoe Basin Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 288cm with an average of 135 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 26.2cm | 13 days | 15cm | 26cm | 7.1cm |
| December | 29.6cm | 16 days | 31cm | 44cm | 6.9cm |
| January | 30.2cm | 17 days | 49cm | 62cm | 6.7cm |
| February | 32.3cm | 18 days | 64cm | 78cm | 6.4cm |
| March | 39.8cm | 18 days | 74cm | 88cm | 9.1cm |
| April | 52.4cm | 19 days | 80cm | 96cm | 12cm |
| May | 35.8cm | 15 days | 66cm | 91cm | 10.4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Oct 24, 2026
Through May 16, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
