March 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Heavy Snow
Current Temp
28
Wind
42
NNW
Today's Forecast
Snow showers, temperature rising to near 34 by noon, then dropping to around 26 for the rest of the day. Southwest wind 14 -18 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.... Just another POW DAY @ the 'Wood!Snow Stats
| Last 24 Hours | 18-20" |
| Last 48 Hours | 26-28" |
| Storm Total | 26-286" |
| Last 7 Days | 76-78" |
| Seasonal Total Range | 578-584" |
| Base Depth | 194-230" |
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, skier packed powder and some groomed trails. Warmer temps have resulting in snow with a higher humidity content.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 |  | Open | Hay Flat, Hay Flat Alt., SnowKirk |
| #2 Caples Crest |  | Open | Flying Carpet, Flying Capet Alt., Bark Shanty, Whiskey Slide, Devil's Corral Rd. |
| #3 Iron Horse | | Closed | Easy Rider, Upper Bud's Alley, Lower Bud's Alley, Easy Alley, Bud Lite |
| #4 Sunrise |  | Closed | Elevator Shaft, Cold Shoulder, Easy Road |
| #5 Solitude | | Open | Home Run, Mokelumne, Lower Zachary, Lower Monte Wolfe, Race Course, Lower Olympic, Lower Lookout Janek, Lost Cabin |
| #6 Cornice Express | | Hold | Sentinel, Zachary |
| #7 TC Express | | Open | 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 | | Open | Graduation, Funny Bunny, School Run, Palisade's Runout |
| #10 Wagon Wheel |  | Open | Buckboard |
| #11 The Reut | | Open | Shortspoke, Conestoga, Caples Crest Traverse |
| #14 Vista | | Closed | |
| #15 Covered Wagon | | Closed |
*Lift operation is dependent on weather conditions and snow safety and therefore subject to change at any time.
High Angle Grooming
Sentinel, ZacharyOpen Bowls
Happiness Is, Sunrise, Thunder Saddle, SentinelExpedition: 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 retail, rentals, lessons and food and beverage. Thunder Mountain Kids Snowmobiling is open from 12pm weekends & holidays depending on demand.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. Last hike for the season - Sierra Crest Snowshoe this Sunday - call to reserve 209.258.7248. 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
This upcoming weekend, don't miss the Rip Curl Grom Search. See some of the best young riders (skiers & snowboarders) throw down big in the park to be named as the Rip Curl Grom of the year. And if you're a grom that rips, you need to be in this event. Tons of great prizes. Also, on Sunday Kirkwood's Legendary Banked Slalom held in Snowsnake Gully!!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.
