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Kirkwood at 2682 m altitude
Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 4 pm (local time) / 24 Jun 2026
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Next 3 days weather summary:Light rain (total 3.0mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, near gales from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 weather summary:Mostly dry. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||
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clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
max °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
min °C | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
chill °C | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
Humid % | 36 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 85 | 94 | 91 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 30 | 39 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 36 |
Freeze m | 4700 | 4500 | 4650 | 4650 | 4400 | 3750 | 3700 | 3450 | 2950 | 2950 | 2650 | 3300 | 3700 | 3750 | 4100 | 4250 | 4100 |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 |
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Kirkwood Snow Conditions
| Top snow depth: | 0 cm |
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| Bottom snow depth: | 0 cm |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | — |
| Last snowfall: | 28 May 2026 |
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Other resorts in USA - California are reporting: powder (0) / good piste (0)
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Week 4 of June has on average:
0.0 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.0 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.0 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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Another Kirkwood powder day by barneyh
Wagon Wheel Bowl by Jean-Christophe Morin
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The above table gives the weather forecast for Kirkwood at the specific elevation of 2682 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Kirkwood. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of United States.
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Visitor Reviews of Kirkwood
Overall 3.2 Based on 14 votes and 4 reviews
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- Edward from United States writes:
Kirkwood offers some of the best snow in the region, with extensive expert terrain and fewer crowds compared to other nearby resorts. Parking is close and convenient. However, food services are lacking. This mountain is ideal for strong skiers and riders who prioritize snow quality and challenging terrain over dining and après-ski amenities. Favorate runs: 2-man Chute, Olympic, Sisters Chute, Whiskey Slide.
Visitor Reviews of Kirkwood
Edward from United States writes:
Kirkwood offers some of the best snow in the region, with extensive expert terrain and fewer crowds compared to other nearby resorts. Parking is close and convenient. However, food services are lacking. This mountain is ideal for strong skiers and riders who prioritize snow quality and challenging terrain over dining and après-ski amenities.
Favorate runs: 2-man Chute, Olympic, Sisters Chute, Whiskey Slide.
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