“We turned ’em on this morning. The wet bulb temperature dropped below 28 F. This isn’t a big snowmaking session, but it is a snowmaking session. Getting the system going is a small step, but a very important step. We like to test the gear and work out any kinks. These actions are important to help us be ready when the really cold temperatures come.

………….And everybody likes a little snow.” – Arapahoe Basin, today

Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado turned on their snow guns today for a test run after the temp dropped to 28ºF.

Arapahoe Basin is forecast to see a little bit of snow next week.

Fingers crossed.

• Current 10-Day Snow Forecast for North America Looks Like Mid-Winter!

Arapahoe Basin Opening Dates since 2003/4:

• 2003-2004 October 30 (Thursday)
• 2004-2005 October 22 (Friday)
• 2005-2006 October 23 (Friday)
• 2006-2007 October 13 (Friday)
• 2007-2008 October 10 (Wednesday)
• 2008-2009 October 15 (Wednesday)
• 2009-2010 October 9 (Friday) *Earliest opening
• 2010-2011 October 25 (Monday)
• 2011-2012 October 13 (Thursday)
• 2012-2013 October 17 (Wednesday)
• 2013-2014 October 13 (Sunday)
• 2014-2015 October 17 (Friday)
• 2015-2016 October 29 (Thursday)
• 2016-2017 October 21 (Friday)
• 2017-2018 October 13 (Friday)
• 2018-2019 October 19 (Friday)