Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 April 2026 23:43 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Alpine Meadows?

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,355m)
Next Snow Expected	21 April
Next Snow Amount	28cm 11in
Next 48 Hours	41cm 16in
Next 7 Days	41cm 16in

Long-range 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 ).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 April 2026 23:50 UTC

Powder Possible :- 40cm 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.

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Alpine Meadows Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 21	18cm to 28cm 7in to 11in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow Line from 2,359m 7,740ft to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).	Max 3℃ 36°F Min -6℃ 21°F
Wed 22	10cm to 13cm 4in to 5in New Snow Heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).	Max 1℃ 33°F Min -6℃ 21°F
Thu 23	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -11℃ 13°F
Fri 24	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ 47°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Sat 25	Clear sky.	Max 9℃ 48°F Min -3℃ 27°F
Sun 26	Fog.	Max 9℃ 47°F Min -1℃ 30°F
Mon 27	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ 54°F Min -1℃ 29°F

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 02:00 UTC.

Long-range ensemble forecasts for Alpine Meadows will be available shortly.

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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.

Off-Piste Safety in Alpine Meadows

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Alpine Meadows, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.