Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 16:49 PDT

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 (8,809ft)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	16in
Next 48 Hours	16in
Next 7 Days	18in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 40°F
Min 9°F

18in New Snow

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 19:42 PDT

Powder Possible :- 17in 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	15in to 16in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 27°F Min 17°F
Mon 13	New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 30°F Min 15°F
Tue 14	Clear sky.	Max 33°F Min 16°F
Wed 15	Cloudy.	Max 33°F Min 17°F
Thu 16	2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 29°F Min 14°F
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 34°F Min 9°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 40°F Min 21°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 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.

Ensemble forecast for Kirkwood, USA at 7,808ft

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
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.

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.