SKI AREAS • CALIFORNIA
KIRKWOOD
March 28, 2024
77.0" Snowpack (97% of Normal)
• 30° Windy. Chance Snow Showers then Mostly SunnyUntil 2024-03-28T11:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, up to 15 inches at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 5500 feet, including Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and Highway 50 over Echo Summit. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult mountain travel from delays, snow-covered roads, and chain controls. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 3500 to 4500 feet. Heaviest snow through early this morning and above 5500 feet. Lingering snow showers continue Thursday afternoon. The next system then brings periods of moderate snow Friday through Saturday with additional mountain travel impacts possible.
Blizzard Warning
The ski area reports 5" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 77.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 73 inches, but can be as high as 164 inches.
Weather today, a 30 percent chance of snow showers before 7am. mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 30. windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Up to 30" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days. Heavy snow is on the way, with the mountain expecting up to 9.18" of new snowfall by tomorrow. Get driving directions if you're planning on heading up.
Attention powder enthusiasts! California's current snow conditions are ripe for those seeking fresh tracks and untouched powder stashes. Let's dive straight into the data to help you plan your next alpine adventure. In the Northern Sierra, Squaw Valley has received an impressive 114 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours, topping the charts with a whopping 192-inch snowpack. These staggering totals are a clear siren call for skiers and snowboarders alike. Meanwhile, nearby Truckee is bracing for a substantial 28-inch snow forecast over the next five days, adding to an already decent 49-inch snowpack. Resorts like Palisades Tahoe ... Read More