Kirkwood
CA · 9,800 ft summit · RNO
NWS Grade
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
135
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
2352"
calibrated total
Best Storm
87/100
Epic
Current Snowpack
36"
356:CA:SNTL
Avg Daily Rate
9.6"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
10.7"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy analysis not yet available for Kirkwood. Data builds as storms are verified against SNOTEL readings.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
0.2"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.2"/day
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
2.2"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 2.2"/day
Apr 14 – Apr 14
NWS Forecast
0.1"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.1"/day
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Level 4 · 39" calibrated
Apr 11 – Apr 13
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Apr 11 – Apr 13
Level 3 · 28" calibrated
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Apr 11 – Apr 13
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Level 1 · 5" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Mar 31 – Apr 2
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
Mar 31 – Apr 2
Level 3 · 19" calibrated
Mar 31 – Apr 2
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Level 3 · 20" calibrated
Mar 31 – Apr 2
Level 2 · 17" calibrated
Mar 31 – Apr 2
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Mar 31 – Apr 2
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Mar 31 – Apr 2
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Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Kirkwood is excellent during storm cycles. Resort is good at opening terrain and remains uncrowded. Road access via Highway 88 is reliable even during significant storms (not multi-day closure terrain like other passes). Lodging on-mountain ideal for maximizing storm skiing. Patrol primarily lives in Tahoe but manages to open/operate terrain. Expect partial openings then full mountain access as conditions stabilize. Day-of arrival feasible. Early morning openings (even partial with bunny lifts) allow quick laps before crowds arrive.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Chair 7
Opens: Opening
Good early morning option on powder days
Chair 6
Opens: Opening
Access to Sentinel terrain and Wagon Wheel area; opens to untracked terrain mid-morning
Powder Stashes
Sentinel Ridge/Outer Sentinel
Off Chair 6
Excellent powder terrain; follow patroller lines for optimal runs
Wagon Wheel Area
Chair 6 traverse
Opens as conditions allow; good for powder skiing
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