Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 April 2026 16:48 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows
1-week from 12 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 | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17in |
| Next 48 Hours | 19in |
| Next 7 Days | 21in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 44°F
Min 15°F
21in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 20:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 19in 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 30°F
Min 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 18°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
16in to 17in New Snow
Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 16°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
1in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 16°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Fog first, clear sky then cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 18°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
2in New Snow
Fog, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 15°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 15°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then 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 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 16:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Ski Ranch | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Boreal | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 21in | 23in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 19in | 21in | |||||||
| Homewood | 19in | 20in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 10in | 12in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 10in | 11in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 9in | 10in |
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.