Alpine Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 11:48 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 48cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Alpine Meadows
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 11:48 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows
Max -1℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
40cm to 44cm New Snow
Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 48cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Alpine Meadows
Max 1℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then clear sky, 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
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ | SW Light | 65% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Strong | 60% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Strong | 65% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Strong | 60% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Strong | 60% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 3cm to 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Strong | 65% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | SW Strong | 60% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 18:00 |  | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Strong | 65% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 3cm to 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Strong | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | -4℃ | SW Strong | 60% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | SW Strong | 55% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Strong | 40% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 40% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -8℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -8℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | -8℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | -8℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | -9℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -9℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | -9℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | -8℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 30% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Fog. | 1℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Ski Ranch | 54cm | 66cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 54cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 53cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 49cm | 54cm | |||||||
| Homewood | 47cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 26cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 25cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Heavenly | 24cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 13cm | 17cm |
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.