Terrain Surface | NA |
Powder Score | NA |
Snowpack Percent Normal | 79% |
Max Recorded Snowpack | 164" |
Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 2" |
Snowfall Next 5 Days | 64.42" |
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 7.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 10 inches, but can be as high as 164 inches.
Weather today, a 50 percent chance of snow showers. partly sunny, with a high near 37. breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 47 mph. new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Up to 64" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
Kirkwood ski resort, located in California, is known for its high elevation and extensive terrain. The resort boasts 86 runs, with the best trails being Cornice Express, Sentinel, and Zachary. An interesting fact is that Kirkwood was founded in the 1960s by an Olympic skier, and was one of the first ski resorts in the United States to allow snowboarding. For beginner skiers, a great suggestion is to take the Timber Creek Express lift to access easier runs like Lower Monte Wolfe and Conestoga. As for apres ski, The Wall Bar & Grill is a popular spot with a lively atmosphere and delicious food.
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Camp Shelley | ||||
Campground by the Lake | 170 | |||
El Dorado | ||||
Wrights Lake | 70 | |||
Fallen Leaf | 206 | |||
Nevada Beach | 54 | |||
D.L. Bliss State Park | 170 | |||
Camp Richardson Complex | 320 | |||
Sugar Pine Point State Park | 175 | |||
Meeks Bay | 40 |