Alpine Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 April 2026 11:43 NZST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 21 April 2026 15:43 NZST

Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Alpine Meadows

48-hours from 21 April.

See below for forecast detail

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 11:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows

Max 3℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Tue
21

18cm to 28cm New Snow

Clear sky first, rain showers then snow showers, heavy snow later.

Snow Line from 2,359m to resort level (2,080m).

Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 April 2026 15:43 NZST

Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Alpine Meadows

Max 1℃
Min -6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Wed
22

10cm to 13cm New Snow

Heavy snow first, snow showers then heavy snow, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).

Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows from OpenMeteo(GFS)
		Snow to	Weather	Temp Town		Rain or Snow?
Tue	00:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,329m, with rain below.	Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	3℃	SW Breeze	25%
Tue	01:00		Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below.	3℃	SW Breeze	45%
Tue	02:00		Clear spells.	2℃	SW Strong	45%
Tue	03:00		Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below.	2℃	SW Breeze	45%
Tue	04:00		Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	2℃	SW Breeze	45%
Tue	05:00		Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	2℃	SW Breeze	60%
Tue	06:00		Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	2℃	SW Breeze	65%
Tue	07:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,169m, with rain below.	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below.	2℃	SW Breeze	70%
Tue	08:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	75%
Tue	09:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	0℃	SW Breeze	70%
Tue	10:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Breeze	75%
Tue	11:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	1℃	SW Breeze	75%
Tue	12:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	1℃	SW Breeze	80%
Tue	13:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	75%
Tue	14:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	75%
Tue	15:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	45%
Tue	16:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	60%
Tue	17:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow showers.	0℃	SW Strong	60%
Tue	18:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-1℃	SW Strong	65%
Tue	19:00		Fog at altitude. Fair below.	-3℃	SW Breeze	65%
Tue	20:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-3℃	SW Breeze	60%
Tue	21:00	3cm to 4cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	60%
Tue	22:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	60%
Tue	23:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-6℃	SW Breeze	60%
Wed	00:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	-5℃	SW Breeze	50%
Wed	01:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	-5℃	SW Strong	40%
Wed	02:00		Fog at altitude. Fair below.	-5℃	SW Strong	35%
Wed	03:00		Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-5℃	SW Breeze	45%
Wed	04:00		Heavy snow showers.	-5℃	SW Breeze	40%
Wed	05:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	80%
Wed	06:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-6℃	SW Breeze	80%
Wed	07:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below.	-6℃	SW Breeze	55%
Wed	08:00	2cm to 3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	55%
Wed	09:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow.	-2℃	SW Breeze	55%
Wed	10:00		Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-2℃	SW Strong	55%
Wed	11:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-2℃	SW Breeze	55%
Wed	12:00		Cloudy.	-1℃	SW Breeze	55%
Wed	13:00		Cloudy.	0℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	14:00		Clear spells.	0℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	15:00		Clear spells.	0℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	16:00		Cloudy.	1℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	17:00		Clear spells.	0℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	18:00		Clear spells.	0℃	SW Light	35%
Wed	19:00		Fog.	0℃	SW Light	10%
Wed	20:00		Cloudy.	-1℃	SW Light	10%
Wed	21:00		Fog.	-2℃	SW Light	10%
Wed	22:00		Cloudy.	-2℃	SW Light	10%
Wed	23:00		Fog.	-3℃	SW Light	10%

Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Palisades Tahoe	47cm	47cm
Boreal	43cm	43cm
Donner Ski Ranch	43cm	43cm
Olympic Valley	41cm	41cm
Homewood	29cm	29cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	19cm	19cm
Heavenly	18cm	18cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	17cm	17cm
Lake Tahoe	4cm	4cm

Alpine Meadows Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpine Meadows.

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.