Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 17:44 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 18 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	10cm 4in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	19cm 7in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -7℃ 18°F

19cm 8in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,099m 6,886ft to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).

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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
Sat 18	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Sun 19	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min 2℃ 35°F
Mon 20	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Tue 21	7cm to 10cm 3in to 4in New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 2,099m 6,886ft to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).	Max 3℃ 37°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Wed 22	9cm 4in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).	Max 0℃ 33°F Min -7℃ 19°F
Thu 23	Fair.	Max 7℃ 44°F Min -7℃ 18°F
Fri 24	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 52°F Min -4℃ 24°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 17:44 UTC, next update expected 20:00 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.

Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Boreal	-	26cm 10in
Donner Ski Ranch	-	26cm 10in
Olympic Valley	-	19cm 8in
Palisades Tahoe	-	19cm 8in
Lake Tahoe	-	8cm 3in
Northstar-at-Tahoe	-	8cm 3in
Homewood	-	7cm 3in
Heavenly	-	6cm 2in

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.