Thursday, March 24, 2011

Kirkwood Snow Report

March 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM

Heavy Snow

Current Temp

13

Wind

21
NNW

Today's Forecast

We have 14-18" of snow in the past 24 hrs. It's snowing lightly at the time of this report on mountain. Two major systems are rolling in, on today and another on Friday & Saturday. Another 28" expected by midnight tonight in the first system! Winds will be moderate to strong and temps will be in the high 20's. More snow expected for Friday and Saturday.

Snow Stats

Last 24 Hours 14-18"
Last 48 Hours 42-48"
Storm Total 97-112"
Last 7 Days 114-118"

Seasonal Total Range 648-662"
Base Depth 220- 263"
The data for this real-time snow and weather report is obtained directly from the snow weather plots at Kirkwood Mountain Resort and the surrounding areas. Snow totals and snow accumulation are consistently 15 to 20% more than reported as a result of wind, micro squalls and snow loading. Weather patterns at Kirkwood Mountain Resort are exceedingly difficult to predict – when venturing into the mountain, be prepared for rapid, dramatic weather changes.

Surface Conditions

Powder and skier packed powder. Deep powder conditions throughout the mountain and snow throughout the day to fill in those lines. As a result of snow our groomed runs have at least 6" of fresh snow on them.

Road Conditions: Chains

Hwy. 88 via Tahoe: Open. 4WD or Snows / chains
Hwy. 88 via Jackson: Open. 4WD or Snows / chains.

Lift Operations

Lift
  Status Groomed Runs
#1 SnowKirk
Scheduled
Hay Flat, Hay Flat Alt., SnowKirk
#2 Caples Crest
Scheduled
Flying Carpet, Flying Capet Alt., Bark Shanty
#3 Iron Horse
Scheduled
Easy Rider, Herringbone
#4 Sunrise
Scheduled

#5 Solitude
Scheduled
Home Run, Mokelumne, Lower Zachary, Lower Monte Wolfe, Race Course, Lower Olympic, Lower Lookout Janek, Lost Cabin
#6 Cornice Express
Scheduled
Stump Run, Lookout Janek
#7 TC Express
Scheduled
Home Run, Free N Easy, Hole N Wall, Up N Over, Up N Over Alt., Jane's Jaunt, Squirrel Ridge, Sentinel Cutback, Jambi's Jaunt
#8 Slide Mountain
Closed

#9 Bunny
Scheduled
Graduation, Funny Bunny, School Run, Palisade's Runout
#10 Wagon Wheel
Scheduled
Buckboard
#11 The Reut
Scheduled
Wagon Trail, Conestoga, Shotgun
#14 Vista
Scheduled

#15 Covered Wagon
Scheduled

Lifts open from 9am-4pm.
*Lift operation is dependent on weather conditions and snow safety and therefore subject to change at any time.

High Angle Grooming

Open Bowls

Expedition: Kirkwood

Expedition:Kirkwood brings you Powder Cat Tours - Tahoe's only resort based cat skiing operation! Our Powder Cat Tours operate in two areas: Martin Point and Red Cliffs. Expedition Guides and Patrollers lead groups to the freshest turns on these four run sessions. Avalanche beacons, probes and backpacks are provided, however, guests are encouraged to bring own gear if they have it. Open to advanced to expert skiers and riders.

Parks & Pipes

K2 Stomping Grounds (Chair 5)
Scheduled
Burton Progression Park (Chair 7)
Scheduled
Burton Adventure Land (Chair 9)
Scheduled
Skier/Boarder X Course (Chair 5)
Scheduled
Halfpipe (Chair 7)
Scheduled

Slide Mountain Tubing Hill Closed

Open weekends from noon to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased from the High Alpine Adventure Center (across from the General Store - Red Cliffs)

Timber Creek Learning Center Open

Tahoe Learning Center at Timber Creek is open. All Learn to Ski and Burton Learn to Ride programs operate out of this location. All facilities at Timber Creek are available including rentals, retail, lessons and food and beverage.

Mountain Village Open

Monte Wolfes is open daily 8am - 4 pm. Bub’s is open from 3pm. Off The Wall Bar will be open for lunch and Dinner. Kirkwood Mountain Sports, K2 Demo Center, Village Center Rentals and Season Pass Office open daily.

Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center Open

Kirkwood Cross Country is open with 60 kilometers of machine groom track. Lessons are at 10:30 and 1:30 daily. The XC Center's Mardi Gras sale is now on - come in for discounts on snowshoes, ski packages and clothing!

Special Events & Remarks

If you have a pass at another Tahoe resort you can check out Kirkwood for just $33 a day! Purchase the Tahoe Upgrade card for $99 and ski or ride for any 3 days this season. Must present valid pass from other resort to redeem ticket and all 3 tickets must be used by the passholder.

Tickets & Passes

Ticket Full 1/2 Day
Adult 19+ 76 60
Junior 13-18 60 49
Child 6-12 19 NA
Child under 5 9 NA
Senior 65-69 49 39
Senior 70+ 19 NA

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