Kirkwood 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 21:45 AEST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 01:43 AEST

Powder Possible :- 45cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kirkwood over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Kirkwood

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Kirkwood Snow Forecast updated at 21:45 AEST, next update expected 03:00 AEST.

Forecast for today in Kirkwood

Max -3℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sun
12

35cm to 40cm New Snow

Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.

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

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 01:43 AEST

Powder Possible :- 45cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kirkwood over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Kirkwood

Max -2℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
13

5cm to 9cm New Snow

Heavy snow early, then cloudy later.

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

Forecast times for Kirkwood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Kirkwood from OpenMeteo(GFS)
		Snow to	Weather	Temp Town		Rain or Snow?
Sun	00:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Breeze	100%
Sun	01:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Light	100%
Sun	02:00	4cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	100%
Sun	03:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-6℃	SW Breeze	80%
Sun	04:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-6℃	SW Breeze	50%
Sun	05:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-7℃	SW Breeze	65%
Sun	06:00		Heavy snow showers.	-8℃	SW Strong	70%
Sun	07:00		Heavy snow showers.	-7℃	SW Breeze	70%
Sun	08:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-7℃	SW Breeze	65%
Sun	09:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-5℃	SW Breeze	65%
Sun	10:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Strong	60%
Sun	11:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Strong	60%
Sun	12:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-3℃	SW Breeze	50%
Sun	13:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-4℃	SW Breeze	60%
Sun	14:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Strong	70%
Sun	15:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Breeze	75%
Sun	16:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-3℃	SW Breeze	75%
Sun	17:00	2cm to 3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Strong	75%
Sun	18:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-4℃	SW Breeze	75%
Sun	19:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	70%
Sun	20:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	75%
Sun	21:00	4cm to 5cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-5℃	SW Breeze	70%
Sun	22:00		Heavy snow showers.	-6℃	SW Strong	50%
Sun	23:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-6℃	SW Breeze	55%
Mon	00:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow.	-6℃	W Breeze	60%
Mon	01:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below.	-6℃	W Breeze	50%
Mon	02:00	1cm to 3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below.	-6℃	W Breeze	45%
Mon	03:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-7℃	W Breeze	45%
Mon	04:00		Cloudy.	-6℃	W Breeze	30%
Mon	05:00		Cloudy.	-8℃	W Breeze	20%
Mon	06:00		Cloudy.	-8℃	W Breeze	20%
Mon	07:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	-7℃	W Breeze	10%
Mon	08:00		Cloudy.	-6℃	W Light	5%
Mon	09:00		Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below.	-5℃	W Light	5%
Mon	10:00		Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below.	-4℃	W Light	0%
Mon	11:00		Cloudy.	-3℃	W Light	5%
Mon	12:00		Cloudy.	-2℃	W Light	5%
Mon	13:00		Cloudy.	-2℃	W Light	5%
Mon	14:00		Cloudy.	-2℃	W Breeze	10%
Mon	15:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-2℃	W Breeze	20%
Mon	16:00		Cloudy.	-2℃	W Breeze	25%
Mon	17:00		Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below.	-2℃	W Light	50%
Mon	18:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-2℃	W Light	50%
Mon	19:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,380m).	Heavy snow showers.	-3℃	W Breeze	10%
Mon	20:00		Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below.	-3℃	W Light	10%
Mon	21:00		Fog at altitude. Fair below.	-5℃	W Light	10%
Mon	22:00		Clear spells.	-7℃	W Calm	10%
Mon	23:00		Fair at altitude. Mixed below.	-8℃	W Light	10%

Snow Forecast near Kirkwood

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kirkwood
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Bear Valley	55cm	62cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	44cm	56cm
Palisades Tahoe	44cm	55cm
Homewood	45cm	51cm
Sugar Bowl	38cm	50cm
Boreal	38cm	49cm
Donner Ski Ranch	38cm	49cm
Heavenly	29cm	34cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	26cm	31cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	21cm	28cm

Kirkwood Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kirkwood.

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.

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.