Arapahoe Basin 16-day snow forecast
Four snow episodes are expected at Arapahoe Basin over the next 16 days. The first, on Monday 19, is the most reliable and would bring about 2 cm up top. The second, from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24, could add another 6 cm. The third, from Monday 26 to Tuesday 27, could add another 5 cm. From Friday 30 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,978 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,978 m | Mid 3,650 m | Base 3,286 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,900 m | −3° / 5° | NE 6 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 35% | 3,100 m | −4° / 4° | S 5 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 3,400 m | −4° / 3° | S 5 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,100 m | −3° / 5° | SW 7 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 3,700 m | −1° / 4° | S 9 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 40% | 2,900 m | −5° / 4° | S 9 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 60% | 2,800 m | −6° / −1° | S 8 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,500 m | −6° / 2° | S 8 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | 3,200 m | −4° / 1° | SE 6 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45% | 3,000 m | −6° / 0° | W 22 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,300 m | −7° / −2° | W 32 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,200 m | −7° / −1° | W 21 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 13 | 12 | 11 | 80% | 700 m | −20° / −7° | W 33 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 200 m | −18° / −8° | NW 16 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,100 m | −14° / −1° | SW 8 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,300 m | −6° / −1° | W 17 km/h |
Snow at Arapahoe Basin: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Arapahoe Basin?
The next snowfall starts on Monday 19 October. The heaviest day will be Friday 30, with about 13 cm up top and the snow line at 700 m.
How much snow will fall at Arapahoe Basin this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 9 cm up top (3,978 m), about 6 cm at 3,650 m and about 3 cm at the base (3,286 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Arapahoe Basin?
The snow line will drop to about 700 m on Friday 30. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,800 and 3,700 m.
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