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Arapahoe Basin ski resort

North America

Arapahoe Basin Snow Report

Last Snowfall

Oct 6

6d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

7-Day Forecast

12cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 12, 10:00 PM•Weather at base: 3,286m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Oct 24

Arapahoe Basin is projected to open October 24, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: April, March, February. Best weeks: 29 Mar–4 Apr, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar.NovDecJan3Feb2Mar1Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1April52cm avg · last season 29.3
  2. #2March40cm avg · last season 28.1
  3. #3February32cm avg · last season 39.6

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 27.4
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 36.7
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 30.6

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Arapahoe Basin Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 10:19 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Arapahoe Basin. Nearest roadside sensor (I-70 216.60 Eastbound : 0.4 mile East of US-6 Loveland Pass, 5.2 km): Above freezing. Arapahoe Basin is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

I-70 216.60 Eastbound : 0.4 mile East of US-6 Loveland Pass

5.2 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
7°C
Wind
0 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 1:54 AM

I-70 218.15 Westbound : 0.3 mile West of Herman Gulch Road

6.7 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
24°C
Air
15°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
other

Updated 10:19 PM

I-70 213.20 Eastbound : 0.6 mile West of Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel

7.3 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Air
13°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 10:19 PM

Highway cameras near Arapahoe Basin

US 6 MP 226.25 WB : 2.5 miles W of Loveland Ski Area 24.1 km · CDOT
I-70 MP 215.90 WB : 0.7 miles E of Eisenhower Tunnel4.8 km · CDOT
I-70 MP 215.60 EB : 0.3 miles E of Eisenhower Tunnel4.9 km · CDOT
I-70 MP 216.60 EB : 0.4 miles E of US 6 Loveland Pass 34.9 km · CDOT
I-70 MP 216.60 EB : 0.4 miles E of US 6 Loveland Pass 44.9 km · CDOT
I-70 MP 216.60 EB : 0.4 miles E of US 6 Loveland Pass 24.9 km · CDOT

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.

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Live Conditions

Arapahoe Basin Webcams

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Webcams & Proof of Powder

4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe Basin

Did it snow at Arapahoe Basin in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Arapahoe Basin in the last 24 hours.
How many lifts are open at Arapahoe Basin?
Arapahoe Basin currently has 7 of 9 lifts open.
When did it last snow at Arapahoe Basin?
The most recent snowfall at Arapahoe Basin was on 2026-10-06.