| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 7 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 10500 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 3286 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 900 Acres |
Winter Storm Warning currently in effect for Arapahoe Basin. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 24 inches.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and
the Indian Peaks, and The Southern Front Range Foothills.
* WHEN...From Noon Friday to Noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and
powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power
outages. Travel may become very difficult to impossible due to
heavy snowfall on roadways.
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
- 0"
Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57.0" (-14%) | 49" | 91.0" (2010) | 12.0" (2011) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 54. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Tomorrow, Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
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David Riordon
2021-01-26
Cold single digits day, firm snow, fun.... (Shane Lamb, surf inspired frontside slash turn off the lip going right)
Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELKIRK | 15 | 10,488 ft | |||
| LODGEPOLE - JEFFERSON | 34 | 9,960 ft | |||
| JEFFERSON CREEK | 17 | 10,117 ft | |||
| BYERS CREEK | 6 | 9,352 ft | |||
| WILLOW CREEK | 35 | 8,201 ft | |||
| ST. LOUIS CREEK | 17 | 8,859 ft | |||
| HALL VALLEY | 9 | 9,842 ft | |||
| MIZPAH | 10 | 9,640 ft | |||
| SUNSET POINT | 25 | 8,297 ft | |||
| KENOSHA PASS | 25 | 10,052 ft | |||
| ROBBERS ROOST | 11 | 9,778 ft | |||
| ARAPAHO BAY | 84 | 8,337 ft | |||
| ASPEN | 12 | 9,956 ft | |||
| GENEVA PARK | 25 | 9,791 ft | |||
| MICHIGAN CREEK | 12 | 10,076 ft | |||
| IDLEWILD | 24 | 8,893 ft | |||
| HIDEAWAY PARK DISPERSED | None | 8,784 ft | |||
| HANDCART | 10 | 9,818 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT | 24" | 66° | 29.47" |
| ARAPAHOE BASIN | 57" | 54° | 21.7" |
| SKI ESTES PARK (HIDDEN VALLEY) | 42" | 63° | 22.05" |
| COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT | 48" | 60° | 15.68" |
| LOVELAND | 57" | 54° | 21.7" |
| SOLVISTA BASIN AT GRANBY RANCH | 57" | 47° | 6.06" |
| BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT | 48" | 60° | 15.68" |
| KEYSTONE RESORT | 36" | 60° | 24.66" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUENA VISTA WHITEWATER PARK | 796.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | II+ to III+ |
| BRECKENRIDGE WHITEWATER PARK (TOWN RUN) | 55.7cfs | 0.25 Mi | II+ to III |
| UPPER-UPPER TEN MILE | 60.5cfs | 3.0 Mi | III+ to IV- |
| UPPER TEN MILE | 60.5cfs | 2.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
| FRACTIONS | 183.0cfs | 7.0 Mi | III to III+ |
| LOWER TEN MILE | 60.5cfs | 3.0 Mi | II to III |
| SILVERTHORNE TOWN RUN | 42.4cfs | 0.5 Mi | II to III- |
| MILK RUN | 183.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | II+ to III- |
| LOWER SNAKE | 14.2cfs | 4.0 Mi | III to III+ |
| MIDDLE TEN MILE | 60.5cfs | 3.0 Mi | III+ to IV |
| UPPER BLUE (BLUE RIVER CG TO COLUMBINE LANDING) | 179.0cfs | 3.0 Mi | III to IV- |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|
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