Best time to ski Kirkwood
For the best snow, ski Kirkwood in January, March, and February. Those months bring 59% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Kirkwood snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 9,800 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Kirkwood's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, March, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Kirkwood season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Kirkwood?
For the best snow, ski Kirkwood in January, March, and February. Those months bring 59% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Kirkwood?
January is typically the snowiest month at Kirkwood, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Kirkwood have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Kirkwood's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Kirkwood getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Kirkwood has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. It picked up 1.1" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 27°F, clear sky, with 11 mph wind.