📷 Kirkwood
North America
Kirkwood
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 55 verified open days
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Powder Days
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2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Kirkwood is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 27.5 across 55 verified open days.
February
#1 to book
120cm avg · scored 31.4
January
#2 to book
120cm avg
March
#3 to book
104cm avg · scored 16.9
Best weeks to book
- #122 Feb – 28 Febscored 31.4
- #21 Mar – 7 Marscored 21.3
- #322 Mar – 28 Marscored 19.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Apr – 15 Apr. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:04 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended April 19, 2026 · reopens December 4, 2026
86 runs · 15 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
2987mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Kirkwood
Kirkwood is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, renowned for its high alpine terrain and abundant snowfall. The resort features over 2,300 acres of skiable terrain, including challenging steeps, open bowls, and scenic glades, catering to advanced skiers and riders. Kirkwood offers a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere with essential amenities such as ski-in/ski-out lodging, dining, and a ski and ride school, making it a destination for those seeking a more secluded and adventurous mountain experience. Its unique location and terrain variety distinguish it as a premier spot for powder enthusiasts and those looking for a less crowded alternative in the Lake Tahoe region.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood
- Where is Kirkwood?
- Kirkwood is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Kirkwood?
- Kirkwood runs from a base elevation of 2,377 m (7,799 ft) to a summit of 2,987 m (9,800 ft), giving a vertical drop of 610 m (2,001 ft).
- How big is Kirkwood?
- Kirkwood has 2,300 acres (931 hectares) of skiable terrain, 86 marked runs and 15 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Kirkwood?
- Kirkwood is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Kirkwood?
- Kirkwood typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Kirkwood get in a typical season?
- Kirkwood averages 354 inches / 899 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Kirkwood in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #94 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kirkwood averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Kirkwood with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +20%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +13%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
