Arapaho Ridge snow report
Arapaho Ridge at a glance
How the snowpack at Arapaho Ridge looks right now, where the station sits on the map, and its key details.
Arapaho Ridge reports 1.0″ of new snowfall today, raising snowpack levels to 1 inches. Snowpack depth is 100% of normal, which is on par with the seasonal average for this time of year. The mountain is perched in Colorado at an elevation of 10,960ft, where the air temperature is about 77°F right now.
Seasonal average snowpack on this calendar day is 1 inches across the station's full record. This is roughly in line with the long-run average for the station, suggesting a typical spring runoff window ahead.
Over the next 5 days, the snowpack at Arapaho Ridge is expected to hold near today's 0.0 inches of snow-water equivalent, toward roughly 0.0 inches by 2026-07-18.
For real-time and historical context, see the realtime view or the historical comparison. Browse other stations in the Colorado snow report.
How does this compare to past years?
Year-over-year percentile bands, every recorded powder day, and the deepest snowpack on record each water year at this station.
Weather Forecast
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Arapaho Ridge
The snowpack sensor in the area reports critical snowpack data for the Colorado River Basin, which includes the Rocky Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and the Upper Colorado River. The melting snow from these mountain ranges feeds into the Colorado River, which is the primary source of water for the Western United States. The runoff from the mountains also impacts several reservoirs, including Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The hydrologic partners in the region include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center. The snowpack data collected from the sensor is crucial for water resource management and informing decisions on water allocation and conservation efforts.
Nearby snowpack depths
Cross-check whether Arapaho Ridge's snowpack is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack |
|---|---|
| Arapaho Ridge | 1 in |
| Nohrsc Arapaho Ridge | 0 in |
| Columbine | 0 in |
| Nohrsc Columbine | 0 in |
| Buffalo Park | 0 in |
| Nohrsc Buffalo Park | 0 in |
Recreation near Arapaho Ridge
Ski areas, reservoirs, paddle runs, campgrounds, and fishing access within driving distance.
Reservoirs
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Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any backcountry / side-country travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry.
- Read the snowpack
- A weak, faceted, or wind-loaded snowpack — like the depth and trend shown above — is exactly what feeds slab avalanches. Dig a pit or check the bulletin before committing to steep terrain.
Track Arapaho Ridge in the Snoflo app
Save this station as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Arapaho Ridge reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Arapaho Ridge
Where does the snow data for Arapaho Ridge come from?
Snowpack depth, SWE, snowfall, and air temperature come from the NRCS SNOTEL station 1030. Forecast comes from the NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NRCS SNOTEL stations report continuously (typically hourly). Snoflo refreshes throughout the day; check the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero card.
What's the difference between snowpack depth and SWE?
Snowpack depth measures how tall the snow is. SWE (snow water equivalent) measures how much WATER is in that snow. SWE matters more for hydrology and ski-season prediction since dry powder packs less water than wet/spring snow at the same depth.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the historical average snowpack on this calendar day across the station's full record. 100% = right on average; 130% = a big year; 60% = a thin year.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this station, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment NRCS reports the crossing.
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