Elk Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 16:45 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Elk Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Elk Meadows?

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (9,744ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Elk Meadows.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Elk Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 68°F
Min 36°F

Snow unlikely

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Elk 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 Elk Meadows from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 68°F Min 42°F
Sun 22	Cloudy.	Max 58°F Min 40°F
Mon 23	Cloudy.	Max 58°F Min 37°F
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 63°F Min 36°F
Wed 25	Clear sky.	Max 66°F Min 40°F
Thu 26	Clear sky.	Max 65°F Min 40°F
Fri 27	Fair at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 63°F Min 37°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 16:45 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Elk Meadows, USA at 9,088ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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 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.

Off-Piste Safety in Elk Meadows

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Elk Meadows, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.