Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 11:48 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Alpine Meadows?

Alpine Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,355m)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	44cm
Next 48 Hours	48cm
Next 7 Days	53cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -10℃

53cm New Snow

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

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 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 Alpine Meadows from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	40cm to 44cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Max -1℃ Min -7℃
Mon 13	3cm to 4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Max 1℃ Min -9℃
Tue 14	Clear spells.	Max 2℃ Min -9℃
Wed 15	Fog.	Max 3℃ Min -8℃
Thu 16	5cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Max 0℃ Min -8℃
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 4℃ Min -10℃
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ Min -5℃

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.

Long-range ensemble forecasts for Alpine Meadows will be available shortly.

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 Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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.

Off-Piste Safety in Alpine Meadows

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