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Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast - 4th April 2025

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Alpine Meadows Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows, United States for 16 days from 4 April.

Updated 04 April 2025 07:33 PDT.

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpine Meadows.

Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows

Max 38°F
Min 20°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Alpine Meadows has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Alpine Meadows Snow Report

Palisades Tahoe Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
WindE F4E F4SW F2
8,629ft
31°F
Clear
37°F
Cloud
43°F
Cloud
42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
46°F
Cloud
55°F
Clear
52°F
Cloud
NE F3NE F3SW F2
7,726ft
34°F
Clear
40°F
Cloud
46°F
Cloud
45°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
49°F
Cloud
58°F
Clear
55°F
Cloud
E F3NE F3SW F2
6,824ft
38°F
Clear
45°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
48°F
Mixed
52°F
Cloud
61°F
Clear
58°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 8,396ft
to 6,824ft

Max Town38°F45°F49°F48°F52°F61°F58°F
Min Town20°F23°F27°F33°F32°F35°F35°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 38°F
Min 20°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 45°F
Min 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 49°F
Min 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudMixedCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 48°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

up to 1in New Snow

CloudMixedLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 8,396ft to resort level.

Max 52°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudFogCloudCloud

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

Max 61°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 58°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudMixed

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

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 trail 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 07:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

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Olympic Valley-1in
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Donner Ski Ranch-1in
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Lake Tahoe--
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe--

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpine Meadows

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpine Meadows, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpine Meadows, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alpine Meadows is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alpine Meadows will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alpine Meadows for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.