Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 11:48 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alpine Meadows?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 44cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 48cm |
| Next 7 Days | 53cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -10℃
53cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).
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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.
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Alpine Meadows Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
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.
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.
Max 2℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Fog first, clear sky then cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
5cm New Snow
Fog, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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.
Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 11:48 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows
| 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 |
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.