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Sunshine and Perfect Corduroy Conditions!!

January 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Cloudy

Current Temp

53

Wind

21
NNW

Today's Forecast

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. Highs 35 to 45 higher elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Slight chance of snow for tonight and through tomorrow at higher elevations.


Snow Stats

Base Summit
Last 24 Hours " 0" Last 7 Days 0"
Last 48 Hours " 0" Seasonal Total Range 62-66"
Storm Total " 0" Base Depth 40-44"

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

Over 30 incredibly groomed trails for you to enjoy. On groomed trails: machine groomed granular snow, perfect corduroy conditions. On non-groomed trails: skier tracked powder, variable snow surface depending on the aspect and time of day.

Road Conditions: Open

Hwy. 88 via Tahoe:
Hwy. 88 via Jackson:

Lift Operations

Lift   Status Groomed Runs
#1 SnowKirk Scheduled
#2 Caples Crest Scheduled
#3 Iron Horse Scheduled
#4 Sunrise Scheduled
#5 Solitude Scheduled
#6 Cornice Express Scheduled
#7 TC Express Scheduled
#9 Bunny Scheduled
#10 Wagon Wheel
"The Wall"
Scheduled
#11 The Reut Scheduled
#14 Vista Scheduled
#15 Covered Wagon Scheduled

Lifts open from 9am-4pm.

* Lifts 12 & 13 are our Magic Carpets at Timber Creek. These are for exclusive use by the Tahoe Learning Center during lessons and not open to the public.

* Lift operation is dependent on weather conditions and snow safety and therefore subject to change at any time.


High Angle Grooming

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
Airbag
Closed

Kid's Adventure Zone 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.