Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 17:43 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 18 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	21 April
Next Snow Amount	17cm 7in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	28cm 11in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 11℃ 51°F
Min -10℃ 15°F

28cm 11in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,380m 7,808ft ).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 18 April 2026 22:44 UTC

Powder Possible :- 17cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kirkwood over the next 3 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
Sat 18	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ 47°F Min -5℃ 24°F
Sun 19	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ 45°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Mon 20	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min 0℃ 33°F
Tue 21	17cm 7in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,380m 7,808ft ).	Max 1℃ 33°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Wed 22	11cm 4in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,380m 7,808ft ).	Max -1℃ 30°F Min -9℃ 17°F
Thu 23	Clear sky.	Max 4℃ 39°F Min -10℃ 15°F
Fri 24	Light snow showers.	Max 8℃ 47°F Min -4℃ 24°F

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 17:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Kirkwood

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kirkwood
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Bear Valley	-	51cm 20in
Boreal	-	26cm 10in
Donner Ski Ranch	-	26cm 10in
Sugar Bowl	-	26cm 10in
Sierra-at-Tahoe	-	20cm 8in
Palisades Tahoe	-	19cm 8in
Lake Tahoe	-	8cm 3in
Northstar-at-Tahoe	-	8cm 3in

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.