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Kirkwood, California · Sierra Nevada

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood occupies a mountain valley south of Lake Tahoe, with a Village base and a separate Timber Creek learning area. Its steep reputation should not obscure the beginner terrain, but the location you choose changes your lesson and rental arrival plan.

  • Separate Timber Creek learning base
  • Village and bowl terrain
  • The Wall advanced skiing

Kirkwood Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Fri, Nov 13, 2026. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible. Then Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (night): around one inch (about 3 cm) possible. Sat, Nov 14, 2026: around one inch (about 3 cm) possible.

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the southwest, 5 mph (8 km/h)

    High 53°F (12°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the southwest, 2 to 7 mph (3 to 11 km/h)

    High 52°F (11°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Clear

    Wind from the northeast, 0 to 6 mph (0 to 10 km/h)

    High 56°F (13°C)Low 39°F (4°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the south, 2 to 7 mph (3 to 11 km/h)

    High 57°F (14°C)Low 38°F (3°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the south, 2 to 9 mph (3 to 14 km/h)

    High 50°F (10°C)Low 34°F (1°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow

    New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

    Night: Slight Chance Light Snow

    New snow accumulation of around one inch (about 3 cm) possible.

    Wind from the north-northwest, 2 to 7 mph (3 to 11 km/h)

    High 46°F (8°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow

    New snow accumulation of around one inch (about 3 cm) possible.

    Night: Light Snow Likely

    New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) possible.

    Wind from the south-southwest, 5 to 9 mph (8 to 14 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Kirkwood Mountain

Timber Creek has green routes such as School Run, Squirrel Ridge and Funny Bunny, with progression toward blue terrain. Other parts of Kirkwood include bowls, backside terrain and The Wall. Beginners should use the learning area's map rather than following experts onto the higher mountain.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Check your rental pickup and lesson meeting separately. The operator lists group check-in at Timber Creek and private-lesson meeting between Chairs 9 and 7, while rentals are available at Timber Creek and the Village. Follow your booking confirmation and current service notices, then review road, lift and terrain reports before setting a departure time.

Plan a meetup at Kirkwood Mountain

Name Timber Creek Lodge or a Village landmark in the invitation. A mixed-ability group can meet first near the learning area, then agree on separate laps and a base reunion. Check the current connection and return plan before crossing toward the backside.

Use the meetup message planner for Kirkwood Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Kirkwood Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

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Resorts near Kirkwood Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.