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Arapahoe Basin

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As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Arapahoe Basin 40 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 0.2 in more on the way, light summit wind (8.1 mph) and moderate crowds (Stoke estimate). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.2 in of snow, highs of 30–39°F. Updated .

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

40Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Arapahoe Basin snow forecast

Arapahoe Basin12,475 ft · Colorado
40
Last 24 hours0″Fri 12:25 pm MST
Next 3 days0.2″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. .2Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. 0Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Snow by elevation

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Summit, mid and base snow for each day, plus the freezing level.

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Best day to ski Arapahoe Basin this week

  1. Today40Wait
  2. Sat35Wait
  3. Sun36Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Arapahoe Basin snow report

New snow, 24 hours
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48 hours
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Snow on the way
0.2 in
NWS
Base depth
0 in
SNOTEL station
Summit depth
0 in
Open-Meteo model, estimate
Snow forecast, next 3 days
0.2 in
National Weather Service

As of 12:25 pm MST. Snow numbers come from public forecasts and snowpack stations, not the resort’s own report. For the resort’s snow report and open terrain, see the official site.

Arapahoe Basin weather forecast

Temperature
26.8°F
NWS
Summit wind
8.1 mph
NWS

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 30°Low 22°Snow 0.2 inChance of precipitation 24%Wind 8 mph, gusts 13 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 36°Low 20°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 7 mph, gusts 14 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 39°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 10 mph, gusts 20 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Roads and traffic to Arapahoe Basin

Live road conditions, closures and chain rules: COtrip (CDOT).

Crowds at Arapahoe Basin

Today
Moderate
Estimate
Sat
Busy
Estimate
Sun
Moderate
Estimate

Stoke’s crowd estimate from the day of the week, holidays, new snow and road delays. Not a live count.

Opening day and season

Arapahoe Basin is open for the season.

Lifts, hours and tickets: official site.

Where to ski today

If open

Runs that fit today’s wind, snow, sun and crowds.

  • Face Shot GullyAll day

    Most difficult · faces W · off Pallavicini Lift

    • Trees give you definition in flat light
5 more run ideas with ProBy time of day, across the mountain, for every ability.

Ideas from forecast wind, snow and sun, not live lift or run status. Check the resort for what’s open and follow closures and patrol. Run map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The mountain

Summit
12,475 ft
Map data
Base
10,790 ft
Map data
Vertical
1,685 ft
Map data
Mapped runs
109
OpenStreetMap

Runs by difficulty: 5 easier, 35 more difficult, 55 most difficult, 14 experts only.

Official site for lifts, hours and tickets.

Avalanche forecast near Arapahoe Basin

For the backcountry around Arapahoe Basin, read the official Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

Stoke’s take

Wait on Arapahoe Basin this Friday. The base is 0 in and new snow in the last 48 hours is only 1.9 in, so coverage is thin. Forecast snow is 0.2 in, so there's little to add. Check back later in the week for a deeper base before making the drive.

Also good today

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

Is Arapahoe Basin open?

Yes, Arapahoe Basin is open for the 2026–27 season (opened October 28, 2026). Lift and terrain status is on the resort's official site.

How much new snow does Arapahoe Basin have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Arapahoe Basin this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 30°, low 22°, 0.2 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 36°, low 20°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 39°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

Is Arapahoe Basin busy today?

Stoke estimates moderate crowds today, as of 12:25 pm MST. This is an estimate from the day of the week, holidays, new snow and road delays, not a live count.

What's the best time to ski Arapahoe Basin today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

What ski passes work at Arapahoe Basin?

Arapahoe Basin is on the Ikon Pass for 2026–27, per the official pass sites. Some partners limit days, so check your pass.

How big is Arapahoe Basin?

Summit 12,475 ft, base 10,790 ft, vertical 1,685 ft, mapped runs 109. Mapped runs by difficulty: 5 easier, 35 more difficult, 55 most difficult, 14 experts only. From OpenStreetMap map data.

Stoke crowd modelNWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL stationOpen-Meteo model (estimate)

Updated 12:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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