Alpine Meadows-Base snow report
Alpine Meadows-Base at a glance
How the snowpack at Alpine Meadows-Base looks right now, where the station sits on the map, and its key details.
Alpine Meadows-Base reports 0.0″ of new snowfall today, raising snowpack levels to 348 inches. Snowpack depth is 241% of normal, which is well above normal for this time of year. The mountain is perched in California at an elevation of 6,991ft, where the air temperature is about 68°F right now.
Seasonal average snowpack on this calendar day is 144 inches across the station's full record. Above-normal snowpack like this builds the seasonal water bank for downstream rivers and reservoirs through spring runoff -- a good sign for the watershed.
For real-time and historical context, see the realtime view or the historical comparison. Browse other stations in the California snow report.
How does this compare to past years?
Year-over-year percentile bands, every recorded powder day, and the deepest snowpack on record each water year at this station.
Weather Forecast
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Alpine Meadows-Base
Alpine Meadows-Base is an NRCS SNOTEL snowpack monitoring station in California, tracked by Snoflo. This page pairs the station's latest snowpack + SWE + air-temperature observations with year-over-year context and a 15-day weather forecast.
Use the snowpack hero card above for the live reading; scroll down for the year-over-year comparison and the per-metric trend charts.
Nearby snowpack depths
Cross-check whether Alpine Meadows-Base's snowpack is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack |
|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows-Base | 348 in |
| Ward Creek #3 | 0 in |
| Nohrsc Ward Creek #3 | 0 in |
| Nohrsc Palisades Tahoe | 0 in |
| Squaw Valley G.C. | 0 in |
| Nohrsc Tahoe City Cross | 0 in |
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any backcountry / side-country travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry.
- Read the snowpack
- A weak, faceted, or wind-loaded snowpack — like the depth and trend shown above — is exactly what feeds slab avalanches. Dig a pit or check the bulletin before committing to steep terrain.
Track Alpine Meadows-Base in the Snoflo app
Save this station as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Alpine Meadows-Base reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Alpine Meadows-Base
Where does the snow data for Alpine Meadows-Base come from?
Snowpack depth, SWE, snowfall, and air temperature come from the NRCS SNOTEL station AMBC1. Forecast comes from the NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NRCS SNOTEL stations report continuously (typically hourly). Snoflo refreshes throughout the day; check the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero card.
What's the difference between snowpack depth and SWE?
Snowpack depth measures how tall the snow is. SWE (snow water equivalent) measures how much WATER is in that snow. SWE matters more for hydrology and ski-season prediction since dry powder packs less water than wet/spring snow at the same depth.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the historical average snowpack on this calendar day across the station's full record. 100% = right on average; 130% = a big year; 60% = a thin year.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this station, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment NRCS reports the crossing.
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