Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 16:48 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

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	12 April
Next Snow Amount	17in
Next 48 Hours	19in
Next 7 Days	21in

Long-range 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 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 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
Sun 12	16in to 17in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 30°F Min 18°F
Mon 13	1in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 34°F Min 16°F
Tue 14	Clear spells.	Max 35°F Min 16°F
Wed 15	Fog.	Max 36°F Min 18°F
Thu 16	2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,824ft).	Max 31°F Min 18°F
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 39°F Min 15°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 44°F Min 23°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 16:48 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.

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.

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.