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Kirkwood Snow Forecast - 3rd April 2025

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Kirkwood Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Kirkwood, United States for 16 days from 3 April.

Updated 04 April 2025 01:37 NZDT.

Kirkwood Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 April
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kirkwood.

Forecast for today in Kirkwood

Max -1℃
Min -13℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Kirkwood has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Kirkwood Snow Report

Kirkwood Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kirkwood from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
WindSE F3E F4E F2SW F3
2,990m
-6℃
Clear
-4℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Snow
+4cm
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
SE F3SE F3SW F3
2,685m
-4℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Snow
+4cm
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
S F2SE F3SW F2
2,380m
-1℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
12℃
Cloud
14℃
Fair
Snow Line

2,380m

Max Town-1℃1℃7℃8℃6℃12℃14℃
Min Town-13℃-9℃-7℃-3℃-2℃-3℃3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Kirkwood Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

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.

Max -1℃
Min -13℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -9℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 7℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

4cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowCloud

Cloudy first, light snow then snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 12℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairCloud

Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, 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.

Kirkwood Snow Forecast updated at 01:37 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Kirkwood

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kirkwood
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Diamond Peak-8cm
Donner Ski Ranch2cm 8cm
Boreal-5cm
Homewood-3cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe1cm 3cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe-3cm
Palisades Tahoe1cm 3cm
Sugar Bowl-3cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kirkwood

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kirkwood, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kirkwood, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Kirkwood is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Kirkwood will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Kirkwood for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.