Friday, March 25, 2011

Kirkwood Snow Report March 25, 2011

March 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Heavy Snow

Current Temp

18

Wind

24
NNW

Today's Forecast

Snow throughout the day today. Highs in the low 30's with snow accumulation of 4 to 8" on top of the 32" we received yesterday. Incredible! Winds will be light to moderate with South winds 10 to 15 mph. It's going to be a great day!!

Snow Stats

Last 24 Hours 38-44"
Last 48 Hours 62-67"
Storm Total 129-144"
Last 7 Days 155-178"

Seasonal Total Range 670-694"
Base Depth 224- 269"
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: Alert

Hwy. 88 via Tahoe: Open. Chain controls in effect
Hwy. 88 via Jackson: On Hold. (Silver Lake)

Lift Operations

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

#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
Closed
Buckboard
#11 The Reut
Open
Wagon Trail
#14 Vista
Closed

#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

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.