Elk Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 April 2026 22:44 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 04:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Elk Meadows over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Elk Meadows
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Elk Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 22:44 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Elk Meadows
Max 54°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 04:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Elk Meadows over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Elk Meadows
Max 50°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Elk 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 32°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 53°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 49°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 42°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 47°F | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 49°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 50°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Fair. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Light | 20% | |
Snow Forecast near Elk Meadows
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora Mountain Resort | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Winter Park | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 2in | 4in |
Elk Meadows Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Elk Meadows.
This Snow Forecast for Elk 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 Elk 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.
Snow Reliability
Elk Meadows enjoys impressive snow reliability, with an average snowfall of over 300 inches annually and snow depths that typically range from 30 to 80 inches throughout the season. For the latest updates on snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.