Alpine Meadows 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 06:41 BST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 05:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 48cm 19in 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 06:41 BST, next update expected 09:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Alpine Meadows
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 19°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
42cm to 48cm 17in to 19in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).
Forecast times for Alpine Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 05:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 48cm 19in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpine Meadows over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Alpine Meadows
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -9℃ 15°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 15°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Heavy snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,080m 6,824ft ).
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 | | 4cm to 5cm 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 5cm 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Strong | 95% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | 1cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 05:00 |  | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 10:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 1cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Strong | 50% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Strong | 50% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Strong | 50% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Strong | 50% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1cm to 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Strong | 65% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 5cm 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | 5cm to 6cm 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Strong | 60% | |
| Sun | 22:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Strong | 35% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 25% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -9℃ 15°F | SW Calm | 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 | 46cm 18in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Boreal | 54cm 21in | 65cm 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 45cm 18in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 47cm 18in | 52cm 21in | |||||||
| Homewood | 47cm 19in | 52cm 20in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 26cm 10in | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 25cm 10in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 24cm 9in | 27cm 10in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 13cm 5in | 17cm 7in |
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.