Is Arapahoe Basin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Arapahoe Basin is week 3 of April. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 33 cm of snowfall. Check out the Arapahoe Basin Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Arapahoe Basin
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 12 cm | 3.0 days |
| January | 12 cm | 3.3 days |
| February | 19 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 21 cm | 3.5 days |
| April | 24 cm | 4.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arapahoe Basin during June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Arapahoe Basin is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Arapahoe Basin expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3543m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (4691m) is far above the mid altitude of Arapahoe Basin. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of June but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of June. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Arapahoe Basin during week three of June with average maximum temperature 9.8°C and minimum temperature 6.5°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Arapahoe Basin Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arapahoe Basin and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Arapahoe Basin are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Arapahoe Basin are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arapahoe Basin are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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