Arapahoe Basin12,475 ft · Colorado
43- 1.9Today4
- 0Thu5
- .2Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 7:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Arapahoe Basin 43 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 1.9 in more on the way, moderate summit wind (15 mph) and light crowds (Stoke estimate). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 2.1 in of snow, highs of 29–31°F.
Today
Wait. 1.9 in on the way and light crowds.
43Stoke score
Arapahoe Basin snow forecast
Best day to ski Arapahoe Basin this week
- 43Wait
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Arapahoe Basin snow report
- New snow, 24 hours
- 0 in
- New snow, 48 hours
- 0 in
- Snow on the way
- 1.9 in
- Base depth
- 0 in
- Snow forecast, next 3 days
- 2.1 in
As of 7:25 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
- 29.3°F
- Summit wind
- 15 mph
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 31°Low 20°Snow 1.9 inChance of precipitation 74%Wind 15 mph, gusts 24 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 29°Low 18°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 22%Wind 9 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 29°Low 21°Snow 0.2 inChance of precipitation 43%Wind 8 mph, gusts 16 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.
Roads and traffic to Arapahoe Basin
Live road conditions, closures and chain rules: COtrip (CDOT).
Crowds at Arapahoe Basin
- Today
- Light
- Thu
- Light
- Fri
- Moderate
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 openRuns that fit today’s wind, snow, sun and crowds.
- LoaferAll day
- Downwind of today's southeast wind (15 mph), so blown snow collects here
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
- Base
- 10,790 ft
- Vertical
- 1,685 ft
- Mapped runs
- 109
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 today. The base is 0 in, so coverage is still thin, and only 1.9 in of snow is forecast. Crowds are light, so it is worth holding off until more snow builds the base. Check the snow totals again before you make the drive.
What’s happening
- Arapahoe Basin opened for 2026-27 on Oct. 28
Black Mountain Express ran from 11 a.m. with access to the High Noon run. This is A-Basin's 80th anniversary season.
From news and public posts. Not used in the score.
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 7:25 pm MST.
What's the weather at Arapahoe Basin this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 31°, low 20°, 1.9 in of snow; Thu: sunny, high 29°, low 18°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 29°, low 21°, 0.2 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
Is Arapahoe Basin busy today?
Stoke estimates light crowds today, as of 7:25 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)
Updated 7:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work