Alpine Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 18:48 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Alpine Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 31 October.

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	31 October
Next Snow Amount	21cm
Next 48 Hours	22cm
Next 7 Days	23cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Alpine Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 13℃
Min -6℃

23cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,239m to resort level (2,080m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 19:53 CDT

Powder Possible :- 22cm 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
Sat 31	5cm to 21cm New Snow Heavy snow at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,239m to resort level (2,080m).	Max 4℃ Min -3℃
Sun 01	1cm to 2cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (2,080m).	Max 4℃ Min -6℃
Mon 02	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min -5℃
Tue 03	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ Min -1℃
Wed 04	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ Min -3℃
Thu 05	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min 0℃
Fri 06	Cloudy.	Max 13℃ Min 0℃

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 18:48 CDT, next update expected 21:00 CDT.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Alpine Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpine Meadows
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Palisades Tahoe	22cm	23cm
Olympic Valley	18cm	19cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	16cm	16cm
Lake Tahoe	14cm	15cm
Donner Ski Ranch	12cm	13cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	12cm	12cm
Boreal	10cm	11cm
Heavenly	11cm	11cm

How reliable is the snow in Alpine Meadows?

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.