Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 April 2026 23:43 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows
1-week from 21 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alpine Meadows?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 28cm 11in |
| Next 48 Hours | 41cm 16in |
| Next 7 Days | 41cm 16in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -11℃ 13°F
41cm 16in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,359m 7,740ft to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 April 2026 01:54 UTC
Powder Possible :- 41cm 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
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Alpine Meadows Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
18cm to 28cm 7in to 11in New Snow
Clear sky first, rain showers then snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 2,359m 7,740ft to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ 21°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
10cm to 13cm 4in to 5in New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then heavy snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -11℃ 13°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ 13°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, snow showers then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then fog, fair later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alpine Meadows, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 23:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Tahoe | 47cm 18in | 47cm 18in | |||||||
| Boreal | 43cm 17in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 43cm 17in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 41cm 16in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Homewood | 29cm 11in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 19cm 7in | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 17cm 7in | 17cm 7in |
Snow Reliability
Alpine Meadows typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 450 inches annually. Snow depths can vary, so check J2Ski for the latest snow information and updates.