North Lake Tahoe, California
Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows is the Alpine side of Palisades Tahoe, reached from Alpine Meadows Road near Highway 89. Its mountain identity is different from the Olympic Valley side: Summit terrain, open bowls and rolling groomers are central to an Alpine day.
- Alpine base and lodge
- Summit bowls and groomers
- Gondola connection to Palisades
Terrain and ability at Alpine Meadows
The official mountain guide describes Summit as a mix of bowls, steep faces and groomed runs. Scott and Lakeview add another part of the mountain to explore. Pick a zone from the current trail map rather than treating every lift as suitable for the same ability.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Use the Alpine base as your destination, not the Village in Olympic Valley. Check current parking arrangements and road conditions before leaving; the Base-to-Base Gondola connects the mountains when operating.
Plan a meetup at Alpine Meadows
Name the Alpine Lodge or another clearly identified public base landmark in your message. Agree whether you are staying at Alpine or using the gondola to visit Palisades, and set a return-side meeting time before separating.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Alpine Meadows snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 4:30 PM PDT
- TonightLow 40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind S 26 to 35 mph
- TuesdayHigh 52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind E 7 to 30 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 37°F
Chance Light Rain
Wind NE 9 mph
- WednesdayHigh 47°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind ENE 3 to 9 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 34°F
Rain then Rain And Snow Likely
Wind W 6 to 10 mph
- ThursdayHigh 40°F
Rain And Snow Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Wind WSW 3 to 10 mph
- Thursday NightLow 31°F
Rain And Snow Likely
Wind W 3 to 8 mph
- FridayHigh 45°F
Sunny
Wind N 5 mph
- Friday NightLow 29°F
Mostly Clear
Wind ENE 2 to 17 mph
- SaturdayHigh 49°F
Sunny
Wind SSE 2 to 13 mph
- Saturday NightLow 31°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Light Snow
Wind SSW 2 to 20 mph
- SundayHigh 49°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Wind SSW 2 to 15 mph
- Sunday NightLow 32°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Wind SSW 2 to 12 mph
- MondayHigh 47°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind SW 2 to 8 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official trail and base maps (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain facts (opens in a new tab)
Ride Alpine Meadows with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Alpine Meadows with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more California mountains and riding meetups.