Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 11:49 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Kirkwood 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 Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	41cm
Next 48 Hours	42cm
Next 7 Days	46cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 5℃
Min -12℃

46cm New Snow

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 14:42 NZST

Powder Possible :- 42cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kirkwood over the next 2 days.

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Kirkwood Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Kirkwood from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	38cm to 41cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Max -3℃ Min -8℃
Mon 13	1cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Max -1℃ Min -9℃
Tue 14	Clear sky.	Max 0℃ Min -9℃
Wed 15	Cloudy.	Max 1℃ Min -8℃
Thu 16	4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Max -1℃ Min -10℃
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 1℃ Min -12℃
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 5℃ Min -6℃

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 11:49 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Kirkwood, USA at 2,380m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Kirkwood

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kirkwood
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Sugar Bowl	57cm	69cm
Donner Ski Ranch	54cm	66cm
Boreal	54cm	65cm
Palisades Tahoe	53cm	58cm
Homewood	47cm	52cm
Bear Valley	45cm	48cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	39cm	44cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	26cm	32cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Kirkwood

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Kirkwood, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.