Alpine-Meadows
is a resort area that is located in the Lake Tahoe region near the town of Tahoe City. It is approximately 45 miles from Reno and 120 miles from Sacramento. Alpine Meadows has been the site of a famous ski resort for over 30 years, and known for its hospitality, great service and its diversity. From beginners to experts, Alpine Meadows has something for everyone. It has been called "A mountain with a split personality: a mild side and a wild side," by Skiing Magazine. Winter sports enthusiasts can choose from downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding or sledding. Summertime has many more choices, such as rafting or fly fishing the Truckee River, hiking and mountain biking, swimming, boating and sailing on Lake Tahoe, windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing or water skiing. If you love golf, there are more than 30 golf courses located in the Lake Tahoe region. Alpine Meadows is just minutes to South Lake Tahoe/Stateline and 24-hour gambling, live entertainment and world-class dining. Whatever your lodging needs, you can find it in the Alpine Meadows area, everything from slopeside condos, lakefront homes, cozy inns or cottages and large hotel resorts. Anytime of the year, winter to summer, Alpine Meadows in the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California makes an unforgettable vacation destination.
Surrounding areas: Squaw Valley, California (1.6 mi), Tahoe Park, California (4.5 mi), Tahoe City, California (4.8 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (6.3 mi), Northstar, California (6.6 mi), Dollar Point, California (6.9 mi), Homewood, California (7.3 mi)
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Alpine Meadows Vacation Rentals
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Alpine Meadows Weather & Climate
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The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just west of the Nevada state line has an alpine mountain climate. This high mountain region is known as one of the chilliest spots in the country, which comes as a big surprise to many that visit California. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada peaks, the towns of Truckee and Graeagle, and the Donner Lake region, often gets an inversion, whereby cold air is trapped overnight, thus the reason for the extreme cold temperatures in the very early morning hours - even in summertime. As the sun comes up, the temperature begins to rise and daytime highs are usually quite pleasant. Large amounts of snow are received in the higher elevations of the Sierras - up to 40 feet. Rain is possible any month of the year, although most occurs October through April. Mountain weather conditions can change quickly, and rain in the lower elevations can mean snow, sleet or ice in the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
20°F |
6.01 in. |
- |
| February |
42°F |
21°F |
5.71 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
24°F |
4.57 in. |
- |
| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.82 in. |
- |
| May |
60°F |
33°F |
1.21 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
39°F |
0.77 in. |
- |
| July |
77°F |
44°F |
0.33 in. |
- |
| August |
77°F |
44°F |
0.46 in. |
- |
| September |
70°F |
39°F |
0.90 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
32°F |
1.95 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
20°F |
4.68 in. |
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Alpine Meadows Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 23 miles southeast of Alpine Meadows in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 33 miles northeast of Alpine Meadows in Reno, Nevada, the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located roughly 72 miles southwest of Alpine Meadows in Sacramento, California, and finally the Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) located around 72 miles west of Alpine Meadows in Sacramento, California.
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Alpine Meadows Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.4 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 35.4 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 79.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 35.4 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 79.7 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 110.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 4.5 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 10.7 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 11.5 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.4 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 24.2 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 24.2 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 24.3 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 25.1 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 25.1 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 25.1 mi. | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 25.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 1.7 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 4.8 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 7.3 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 11.8 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 11.8 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 14.6 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.7 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 26.0 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 34.0 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 50.4 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 63.3 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 115.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 4.7 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 5.2 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 9.8 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 11.6 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 15.6 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 17.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 18.1 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 21.3 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 24.3 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 34.9 mi. | | | Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 10.6 mi. | (History) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 23.7 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 24.7 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 24.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 30.5 mi. | (History) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 32.9 mi. | (Art) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 34.3 mi. | (Art) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 45.6 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 79.7 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 91.9 mi. | |
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