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Kirkwood ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

California, United States · Base 7,796 ft · Summit 9,800 ft · Vertical 2,005 ft

Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.

Kirkwood ski area, California, United States
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Kirkwood snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 29 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Status
Opens ~Nov 22
typical season
Next 24 h
0 in.
summit forecast
Next 7 days
29 in.
summit forecast

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Veabird's call

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22, and 29 in. is in the 7-day forecast, most Wednesday with 13 in.

Made for intermediates and advanced skiers at 80% of normal, the quietest weeks start Jan 3 and Feb 28.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

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Questions about Kirkwood

How much snow does Kirkwood get?

About 354 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 74 inches.

When is the best time to ski Kirkwood?

For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.

Is Kirkwood good for beginners?

11% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 41% intermediate and 48% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.

Is Kirkwood on the Epic or Ikon pass?

Kirkwood is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers

■ Beginner 11% · ■ Intermediate 41% · ■ Advanced 48%

52 mapped runs (about 25 miles) and 13 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

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