Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 23:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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	4 May
Next Snow Amount	3cm
Next 48 Hours	3cm
Next 7 Days	7cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 16℃
Min -1℃

6cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,679m to resort level (2,380m).

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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
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ Min 4℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ Min 1℃
Mon 04	2cm to 3cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,449m to resort level (2,380m).	Max 3℃ Min -1℃
Tue 05	3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Max 8℃ Min -1℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 16℃ Min 1℃
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 16℃ Min 5℃
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 15℃ Min 4℃

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.

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
Boreal	2cm	4cm
Donner Ski Ranch	2cm	4cm
Sugar Bowl	3cm	5cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	5cm	6cm
Palisades Tahoe	4cm	6cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	2cm	4cm
Bear Valley	2cm	5cm
Lake Tahoe	4cm	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.

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.