Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 11 April 2026 16:48 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Alpine Meadows?

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (7,726ft)
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).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 19:42 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

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