Alpine Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 05 May 2026 11:47 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Alpine Meadows
48-hours from 5 May.
See below for forecast detail
Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 11:47 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, fair later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Alpine Meadows
Max 17℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Alpine 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 09:00 |  | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Fair. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | S Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly | 8cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 8cm | 8cm |
Alpine Meadows Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpine Meadows.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 piste 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
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.