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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

Alpine Meadows snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow accumulation shown in this forecast: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (night). New snow accumulation of less than one inch (under 2.5 cm) possible. Earlier, with no amount given: Fri, Nov 13, 2026, slight chance light snow.

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the southwest, 14 mph (23 km/h)

    High 53°F (12°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the southwest, 16 mph (26 km/h)

    High 51°F (11°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the east-northeast, 3 to 9 mph (5 to 14 km/h)

    High 54°F (12°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the south-southeast, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)

    High 56°F (13°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the south, 2 to 7 mph (3 to 11 km/h)

    High 51°F (11°C)Low 34°F (1°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the south-southwest, 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain

    Night: Rain And Snow Likely

    New snow accumulation of less than one inch (under 2.5 cm) possible.

    Wind from the south-southwest, 7 to 13 mph (11 to 21 km/h)

    High 42°F (6°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)

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. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

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. For 2026/27, weekend and select-holiday parking reservations apply during designated hours at both base areas, and the reservation names either Alpine or Palisades. Choose the correct base when booking and check 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 for Alpine Meadows to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Alpine Meadows official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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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.

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Resorts near Alpine Meadows

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.