Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 04:50 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 30 October.

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 (7,726ft)
Next Snow Expected	30 October
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	18in
Next 7 Days	18in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 47°F
Min 20°F

19in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,068ft to resort level (6,824ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 10:33 PDT

Powder Possible :- 18in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.

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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
Fri 30	up to 2in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 8,068ft to 7,641ft, with rain below.	Max 43°F Min 34°F
Sat 31	2in to 11in New Snow Heavy snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 7,543ft to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 38°F Min 27°F
Sun 01	5in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 35°F Min 20°F
Mon 02	Cloudy.	Max 40°F Min 21°F
Tue 03	Cloudy.	Max 47°F Min 24°F
Wed 04	up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 44°F Min 27°F
Thu 05	Cloudy.	Max 44°F Min 28°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 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 04:50 PDT, next update expected imminently.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Lake Tahoe	23in	24in
Palisades Tahoe	20in	20in
Olympic Valley	16in	17in
Donner Ski Ranch	15in	16in
Boreal	15in	15in
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	14in	15in
Homewood	13in	13in
Northstar-at-Tahoe	9in	10in

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.

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.