Alpine Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 16:48 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 17:53 PDT
Powder Possible :- 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Alpine Meadows
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 16:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows
Max 38°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
2in to 8in New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,346ft to resort level (6,824ft).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 17:53 PDT
Powder Possible :- 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Alpine Meadows
Max 39°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sat | 12:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sat | 13:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 14:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sat | 15:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 16:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 17:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 19:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 30°F | SW Light | 55% |
| Sat | 22:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 27°F | SW Light | 55% |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 28°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 27°F | SW Light | 55% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 25°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 29°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 23°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 21°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 21°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 20°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 08:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 25°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 32°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 35°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 |  | Clear sky. | 24°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Tahoe | 9in | 9in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 7in | 7in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 6in | 6in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 6in | 6in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 5in | 5in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 5in | 5in | |||||||
| Boreal | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 4in | 4in | |||||||
| Homewood | 3in | 3in |
Alpine Meadows Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpine Meadows.
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.
How reliable is the snow in Alpine Meadows?
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.