Kirkwood 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 31 October 2026 10:46 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Kirkwood

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 31 October.

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	31 October
Next Snow Amount	10in
Next 48 Hours	12in
Next 7 Days	13in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Kirkwood

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 57°F
Min 20°F

13in New Snow

Snow Line from 7,871ft to resort level (7,808ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 14:54 PDT

Powder Possible :- 12in 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
Sat 31	9in to 11in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,871ft to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 38°F Min 30°F
Sun 01	1in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 35°F Min 20°F
Mon 02	Clear sky.	Max 46°F Min 21°F
Tue 03	1in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,808ft).	Max 40°F Min 22°F
Wed 04	Clear sky.	Max 47°F Min 21°F
Thu 05	Cloudy.	Max 47°F Min 27°F
Fri 06	Cloudy.	Max 57°F Min 30°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 10:46 PDT, next update expected 16:00 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
Sierra-at-Tahoe	10in	11in
Bear Valley	10in	10in
Donner Ski Ranch	6in	7in
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	6in	6in
Boreal	4in	5in
Heavenly	5in	5in
Palisades Tahoe	3in	5in
Lake Tahoe	3in	5in

How reliable is the snow in Kirkwood?

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.