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 |
*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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