Kirkwood Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 April 2026 16:49 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Kirkwood
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Kirkwood?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 16in |
| Next 48 Hours | 16in |
| Next 7 Days | 18in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Kirkwood
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 40°F
Min 9°F
18in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 18:54 PDT
Powder Possible :- 17in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kirkwood over the next 2 days.
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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 27°F
Min 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 17°F and not getting above 27°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
15in to 16in New Snow
Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 30°F
Min 15°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 15°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
New Snow
Cloudy first, snow showers then clear sky, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 16°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 17°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 17°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 29°F
Min 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 14°F and not getting above 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
2in New Snow
Fog, heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 9°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 9°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy 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 trail 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 16:49 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Kirkwood
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 23in | 27in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Boreal | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 21in | 23in | |||||||
| Homewood | 19in | 20in | |||||||
| Bear Valley | 18in | 19in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 15in | 17in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 10in | 12in |
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.