Summit County, Colorado
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin, usually called A-Basin, is a high-alpine Colorado mountain with a strong advanced-terrain identity. The resort presents its mountain as seven distinct areas, rather than one interchangeable set of runs.
- High-alpine mountain
- Seven terrain areas
- Pallavicini and East Wall
Arapahoe Basin snow forecast
Forecast
Issued
No snow in this forecast through Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 40°F (4°C)Low 25°F (-4°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the northwest, 7 to 10 mph (11 to 16 km/h)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 41°F (5°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the northwest, 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 36°F (2°C)Low 22°F (-6°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-northwest, 7 to 14 mph (11 to 23 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 36°F (2°C)Low 24°F (-4°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-northwest, 8 to 12 mph (13 to 19 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 39°F (4°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-northwest, 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 39°F (4°C)Low 24°F (-4°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west, 8 mph (13 km/h)
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026High 37°F (3°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Partly Cloudy
Wind from the west-northwest, 8 mph (13 km/h)
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Terrain and ability at Arapahoe Basin
Pallavicini, the East Wall and the Steep Gullies are named parts of A-Basin's terrain story. The field guide also separates beginner, intermediate and expert planning resources. Use the current map and terrain status to choose an appropriate area before following a friend uphill.
Getting to Arapahoe Basin
A-Basin is on Highway 6 over Loveland Pass, 5 miles east of Keystone; if Loveland Pass is closed, you can still get there via I-70 and the Eisenhower Tunnel. Do not park on the highway, where the Colorado State Patrol will tow your car. CDOT can put traction and chain laws into effect on any state highway, so check COtrip before leaving.
Arrival, bases and lessons
For 2026/27, the resort says weekend parking reservations apply during part of the season. Check its current dates and lot requirements, along with transit and mountain conditions, before leaving.
Plan a meetup at Arapahoe Basin
Pick a public base-area landmark and agree on whether the day is for groomers or more demanding terrain. The Beach is a named part of A-Basin's base culture, but your invitation should still identify an exact meeting location.
Use the meetup message planner for Arapahoe Basin to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain field guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain overview and status (opens in a new tab)
- Official parking and transit guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain safety guidance (opens in a new tab)
- CDOT traction and chain laws (opens in a new tab)
- COtrip road conditions (opens in a new tab)
Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.
Ride Arapahoe Basin with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Arapahoe Basin with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Colorado mountains and riding meetups.
Resorts near Arapahoe Basin
- Loveland Ski AreaColorado · 3 mi (5 km)
- Keystone ResortColorado · 4 mi (7 km)
- Breckenridge Ski ResortColorado · 15 mi (25 km)
- Copper Mountain ResortColorado · 18 mi (29 km)
- Winter Park ResortColorado · 18 mi (29 km)
- Eldora Mountain ResortColorado · 25 mi (41 km)
Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.