Arapahoe Basin Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arapahoe Basin during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Arapahoe Basin is 35 cm. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week. Arapahoe Basin expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3543m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2802m) is far below the mid altitude of Arapahoe Basin. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Arapahoe Basin in the middle of April. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 35cm. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Arapahoe Basin during week three of April is -4.5°C while the average minimum temperature is only -6.6°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one or two days during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average two days during this week in any given year.