Is Arapahoe Basin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Arapahoe Basin is week 3 of April. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 35 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 | 13 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 13 cm | 3.3 days |
| February | 19 cm | 3.9 days |
| March | 22 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 25 cm | 4.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arapahoe Basin during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Arapahoe Basin is 17 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week.Arapahoe Basin typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3543m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3346m) is very near the mid altitude of Arapahoe Basin. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Arapahoe Basin at the start of May but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 17cm. Temperatures should typically stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Arapahoe Basin during week one of May is -0.6°C while the average minimum temperature is just -3.0°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than 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 – 2024).
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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