Kirkwood Ski Report

February 4, 2012 at 5:40 AM

Sunny

Current Temp

30

Wind

4
NNW

Today's Forecast

Today my friends, Mostly sunny. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations...Light east winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light.


Snow Stats

Base Summit
Last 24 Hours 0" 0" Last 7 Days 2-3"
Last 48 Hours 0" 0" Seasonal Total Range 63-69"
Storm Total 2" 3" Base Depth 41-46"

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

2 Parks & over 26 groomed trails for you to enjoy today. On Piste: Fresh new machine groomed snow, perfect corduroy conditions. Off-Piste: Powder & Skier packed powder, Variable depending on the aspect. Great conditions top to bottom. 100% of our terrain is open!

Road Conditions: Open

Hwy. 88 via Tahoe: Open & Clear, but slick over the passes, take it slow & easy.
Hwy. 88 via Jackson: Open & Clear, but slick over the passes, take it slow & easy.

Lift Operations

Lift   Status Groomed Runs
#1 SnowKirk
Open
Hay Flat, SnowKirk
#2 Caples Crest
Open
Flying Carpet
#3 Iron Horse
Open
Easy Rider, Herringbone, Upper Bud's Alley
#4 Sunrise
Open
Elevator Shaft, Main Run Outs
#5 Solitude
Open
Home Run, Mokelumne, Lower Zachary, Lower Monte Wolfe, Lower Olympic
#6 Cornice Express
Open
Sentinel, Zachary, Stump Run
#7 TC Express
Open
Home Run, Free N Easy, Hole N Wall, Up N Over, Up N Over Alt., Squirrel Ridge, Terrain Park
#8 Slide Mountain
Closed
#9 Bunny
Open
Graduation, Funny Bunny, School Run
#10 Wagon Wheel
Open
#11 The Reut
Open
Buckboard, Wagon Trail, Caples Crest Traverse
#14 Vista
Closed
#15 Covered Wagon
Open

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

Sentinel, Zachary

Open Bowls

Palisades, Wagon Wheel, Sentinel

Expedition: Kirkwood

30% off select backcountry gear at EK Outfitters. Early bird pricing on Women's 3 Day Camp - March 9-11. 209.258.7360


Parks & Pipes

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

Slide Mountain Tubing Hill Closed

Timber Creek Learning Center Open

Timber Creek & the Tahoe Learning Center are now open. This is the place for lessons and the best learning terrain in the Sierra!

Mountain Village Open

Monte Wolfes & Wall Bar open daily. Try Bub's happy hour 3-5pm daily for apres ski & $2 pints. Kirkwood Mountain Sports - up to 50% off last season gear, 30% off all outerwear!

Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center Open

The XC Center is open daily with 45km of groomed trail. Conditions are fantastic! Schneider Camp is open to Coyote Pass for more advanced, the Meadow Trail for the beginners. Coming up - Full Moon Snowshoe Feb 4th; Ski Skate Clinic Feb 5th.

Special Events & Remarks

Book Powder Cat Tours, AIARE Certified Avalanche Education Course and Private Guides with Expedition:Kirkwood. 209.258.7360


Tickets & Passes

Ticket Full 1/2 Day
Adult 19+ $79 $62
Junior 13-18 $62 $50
Child 6-12 $20 NA
Child under 5 $10
Senior 65-69 $50 $40
Senior 70+ $20 NA

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