Arapahoe Basin Snow History

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Arapahoe Basin is 19 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Arapahoe Basin expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3632m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2480m) is a long way below the middle elevation of Arapahoe Basin. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Arapahoe Basin in the middle of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Fairly cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Arapahoe Basin in week three of March of just -6.6°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -9.0°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average three days during this week each year.