Kirkwood Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kirkwood during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Kirkwood is 16 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week.Kirkwood expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2682m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2886m) is similar to the middle elevation of Kirkwood. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Kirkwood in the middle of April but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 16cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Kirkwood during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.0°C and minimum temperature 0.2°C at the middle elevation. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have new snow happen on average one day every second year during this week each year.