Saturday, March 26, 2011

Road Conditions March 26, 8:00 AM

SR 88
    [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]
    CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM PINE GROVE TO 3.7 MI EAST OF 
PINE GROVE (AMADOR CO)

    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3.7 MI EAST OF PINE GROVE (AMADOR CO) TO 
5 MI WEST OF PICKETTS JCT (ALPINE CO)

US 50 
    [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
    CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI EAST OF PLACERVILLE TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO) 

Kirkwood Snow Report March 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM

Kirkwood Snow Report March 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM

Heavy Snow

Current Temp

16

Wind

28
NNW

Today's Forecast

Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind between 17 and 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. We've recieved 3-5" through the night and expect daytime snow accumulation of another 3-5".

Snow Stats

Last 24 Hours 16-20"
Last 48 Hours 55-61"
Storm Total 134-148"
Last 7 Days 156-174"

Seasonal Total Range 674-698"
Base Depth 226- 271"
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. Even groomed trails will have 3-5" on them.

Road Conditions: Open

Hwy. 88 via Tahoe: Open. Chain controls in effect
Hwy. 88 via Jackson: Open. Chain Controls in effect

Lift Operations

Lift
  Status Groomed Runs
#1 SnowKirk
Scheduled
Hay Flat, Hay Flat Alt., SnowKirk
#2 Caples Crest
Scheduled
Flying Carpet, Flying Capet Alt.
#3 Iron Horse
Scheduled
Easy Rider, Herringbone
#4 Sunrise
Closed
Easy Road
#5 Solitude
Scheduled
Lower Monte Wolfe, Race Course
#6 Cornice Express
Scheduled

#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
Scheduled

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

#15 Covered Wagon
Closed

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

Conestoga

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 Spring sale is now on - come in for discounts on snowshoes, ski packages and clothing!

Special Events & Remarks

Spring Passes and 2011/12 Passes are now on sale!! AND did you hear that we're going to be open 'til MAY 1st!! Yes, extended season and great value right now, get the rest of the season for just $169/$99 after April 1st or EVEN LESS when you secure your 2011/12 Pass. Plus get your 2011/12 Pass by May 1st and get next year's pass at this year's rate!!

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
*Lift ticket prices are dependent on lift status, weather conditions and snow safety and therefore subject to change.