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Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Kirkwood Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 02 May 2026 23:42 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

1-week from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Kirkwood?

Kirkwood Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,685m)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days7cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 17℃
Min -1℃

7cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,419m to resort level (2,380m).

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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 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 12℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

3cm New Snow

CloudClearCloudLt Snow Shwrs

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

Snow Line from 2,419m to resort level (2,380m).

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 8℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

3cm to 4cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowSnowLt Drizzle

Light snow showers first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, light drizzle later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 15℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
06

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearClearClear

Light drizzle early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 16℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 17℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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 23:42 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Kirkwood

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kirkwood
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Boreal6cm 10cm
Donner Ski Ranch6cm 10cm
Sugar Bowl7cm 10cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe5cm 6cm
Palisades Tahoe4cm 6cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe3cm 6cm
Bear Valley2cm 5cm
Lake Tahoe4cm 5cm

Snow Reliability

Kirkwood enjoys a strong snow reliability, with an average snowfall of over 500 inches annually and consistent snow depth throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski.