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7:42 | Chair 1 will be CLOSED for day due to flooding
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If you are ever curious why we may delay openings after a storm, even at the base area, this is the Magic Carpet getting dug out this morning! Make sure to thank a employee on these Epic powder day!!
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As we dig in to the Great Dig Out of 2021 here's some documentation from our Mountain Ops Teams out on the hill. That's not just a white screen, that's the top of Chair 6 this morning.
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12:45 | Lift Update
Chairs 2 & 3 are ready and open! Chair 4 may not open today but in case you were wondering why, here's a glimpse of what Mtn. Ops. has been up against!
#OneTeamOneDream
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7:35 | Lift Update
Due to the strong winds we experienced yesterday, Chair 6 will be down today for maintenance with no current ETO.
Don't forget to thank our Lift Maintenance Team for all the hard work they do!
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7:22 | We have received 55" of snow since Friday! Another 8" on the board today! Kirkwood DEEP!
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3:45 | Mtn Update
Kirkwood is CLOSED for the 2022-2023 winter season!
THANK YOU ALL FOR AN EPIC YEAR! There's no one else we would have wanted to ski 727" of amazing snow with than our wonderful Kirkwood community! We can't wait to see you all again next winter!
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6:46 | We have made the tough decision to CLOSE for the day. We are unable to keep up on mitigation due to storm intensity. Mountain operations teams are continuing to work very hard so that we can have an epic powder day tomorrow.
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6:42 | With 23" of new snow overnight, and both Carson Spur and Carson Pass closed with no ETO, we will not be opening to public today. We will be focusing on Snow Safety operations and preparing for the week ahead. Thank you for your understanding!
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9:30| If the view from our office is any indicator, it's still frosty out there. Mountain Ops teams are hard at work against storm conditions to open terrain for folks still in valley. No updates from Caltrans on Carson Spur and Carson Pass. We will communicate any new info here.
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THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL SEASON!
Lifts are now CLOSED for the summer- Thank you so much for joining us this winter, you all are a huge part of what makes Kirkwood such a special place!
We hope you have a fantastic summer and can't wait to see everyone in the fall!
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8:39 | Due to flooding and operational issues, the Timber Creek base area including chairs 7 & 9 will be closed for the day. Chair 1 and the backside are also closed for the day. Status for chairs 5, 6, 10, 11 is still TBD.
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7:40 | Mtn Update
We are so excited to already have received over 310" of snow this season!!!
Our teams are working tenaciously through these storms and we're stoked to continue to get to share an awesome season with you all!
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4:50 | Road Update
@CaltransDist10
will be escorting a single convoy down the CARSON PASS at 5:30 PM
If you plan on leaving the valley tonight, THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO, PLEASE BE IN YOUR CAR READY TO LEAVE AT THIS TIME
There is no ETO for the Carson Spur
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Lift Update | 11:55
Chair 10 "The Wall" is now OPEN for the 22'-23' winter season!!
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To our in-valley guests thank you for your patience through this storm. Our inability to open has been dictated by ridge-top winds. Getting patrollers to the top to perform avalanche work proved impossible today. We aim to get terrain open tomorrow! Can't wait to get you skiing!
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12:45 | A reminder to all folks stuck in valley. Please continue to shelter in place as it is very unsafe out in the blizzard. If you must venture out, please walk single file with reflective clothing, and if after dark it is imperative that you have some kind of light.
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8:00 | Due to sustained winds at 80mph and gusts over 100mph, we are unable to spin chairs to conduct snow safety work at the top of the mountain which impacts all chairs. all chairs will be CLOSED for today.
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8:20 | Mtn Update
Thanks to the incredibly hard work of our teams, ALL CHIAIS WILL BE OPEN today with the exception of the Vista Tow which will be closed for the day. Please expect some delays this morning as we continue the dig out.
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3:13 | Kirkwood Meadow is currently CLOSED to all traffic. This includes foot traffic and dog walking. It is extremely dangerous.
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2:25 | Lift Update
After a ton of hard work from our teams over the past few days:
BACKSIDE CHAIRS 3 & 4 WILL BE OPEN AT 2:30!!
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It's taken lots of hard work from our Mtn Ops team but chair 4 is ready and OPEN!!
#MaketheMtnProud
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6:55 | We have 20" inches of new snow overnight, and the passes are still closed in both directions. To our guests in-valley, we are attempting to open Chair 5 on a delayed start towards midday as we continue snow safety operations battling heavy winds and snow on the ridge.
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10:15 | Road Update
Normally we will direct you to Caltrans website-but per their request: PLEASE DO NOT LINE UP AT THE ROAD CLOSURES- THERE IS CURRENTLY NO ESTIMATED TIME OF OPENING FOR HWY 88- CLOSURE MAY BE EXTENDED- WE WILL UPDATE HERE AS SOON AS WE KNOW THE ROAD IS OPEN
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3:36 | We have much digging out and mitigation work ahead of us. Please do not expect to be on the mountain before noon tomorrow. We shall also have a small footprint again, focusing on chairs 5, 6, and 7. Freshies for days. Then more storms!
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7:00 | We have received 3 feet of snow thus far, and it is still coming down. Snowshoe Thompson's will open at 8am for bathrooms, water station, and warming area only until more staff get here.
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9:52 | For all folks isolated in the Kirkwood valley, our operations teams are requesting that you NOT walk nor drive about the valley. This is so we can keep up on snow removal. It is also a safety issue due to very low visibility. Thank you for cooperating.
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6:14 | With roads finally opened and a break in the storm, our plan today is to run chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. We are still working on avalanche mitigation, and with a fresh dusting of 3" over night, expect delayed openings. We can't wait to get you skiing!
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9:30 | Mtn Update
KIRKWOOD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
As always, our top priority is guest & employee safety. We will be spending the day shoveling and maintaining in order to get chairs spinning again as soon as conditions allow.
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8:55 | Lift Update
Chair 5 is READY and OPEN @ 8:55
We're so excited to get open 20 days early this year and we hope you have a great day out there!!!!
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12:05 | Between continued winds & snow we won't be able to open terrain to public today. We are going to continue to dig out as much as we can and hope that better conditions coming into the break in the storm will allow us to resume operations. Thank you
#mtnops
for your work!
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7:51 | With all of our new snow, we do want to advise our in-valley guests and residents that there is a high risk of roof avalanches. Please be cautious in areas where the snow from your roofs can slide and keep children away from these areas.
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7:42 | If you are in-valley and your car is parked in uncovered parking, please attempt to shovel out your vehicle so that it is visible to snow removal. Thank you.
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12:40 | Lift Update
Chairs 5, 6, & 7 are ready and OPEN!!
We appreciate your patience and the incredibly hard work put in by our teams! Thank you everyone!
Chair 9 will be CLOSED for the day
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As Patrol, Lift Maintenance, Lift Ops, Grooming, Snow Removal, and the rest of our Mountain Ops Teams are hard at work, the snow continues to gather here at the patrol office and Redcliffs Lodge. Seems sleepy in here compared to the weather out there.
#staythirsty
#trustmtnops
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6:30 | Due to heavy snowfall and weather conditions, for the safety of our employees and guests we will be closed for the day for avalanche mitigation.
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11:25 | Lift Update
Chair 4 is now ready and OPEN for the '23-'24 winter season!!🎉
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11:15 | Lift Update
Chair 10 is now ready and OPEN
NOTE: The road at the top is NOT IN- The entrance is very much a DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND
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1:56 | Thanks to the hard work of our Mountain Ops Team, Chair 10 is ready and will open at 2pm!
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8:10 | Mtn Update
CARSON PASS IS NOW OPEN. CARSON SPUR REMAINS CLOSED.
Ridge winds are currently holding between 120 mph and 140 mph and gusting even higher. Please expect delays as we asses the winds and work to get more staff on mountain.
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Almost 7ft storm total so far. It's
#KirkwoodDeep
out there❄Remember to bring an extra facemask as we are expecting the quantity of face shots to skyrocket today. Packing layers is always essential to an awesome day on the mountain make sure you're ready to basecamp in the lot!
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7:00 | Due to yesterday's heavy winds and snow safety we will not be opening chairs 2, 3, & 4 today. We are planning to spin chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, & 11. All chairs will begin on snow safety hold this morning, and we anticipate there will be delayed openings for all chairs.
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11:56 | Chairs 5, 6, and 7 are OPEN. All scheduled lifts open for the day as we continue avalanche mitigation and digging out.
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9:01 | Mountain ops crews are digging out, roads are still closed, our new ETO for chairs 5, 6, and 7 is noon. Please watch for snow removal equipment.
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9:00 | Road Update
As of 9:00AM HWY 88 is still CLOSED in both directions with NO ETO.
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6:50 | Mtn Update
HWY 88 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WITH NO ETO.
All chairs are currently SCHEDULED but will be DELAYED W/NO ETOs at this time.
We will continue to update as we learn more.
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10:30 | Lift Update
Chair 6 is now ready and OPEN for the 20-23 season!
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2:48 | Be aware that with the intensity of the current storm, tomorrow we shall only be attempting chairs 5 and 6, no Timber Creek
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10:20 | We have received 6" of snow since about 6am! It is still coming. ETO for chairs 5, 6, and 7 is noon. Roads still closed.
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Due to blizzard conditions, Kirkwood will be CLOSED today. Our snow crews are focused on digging out after these big storms.
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7:00 | Road Update
As of 7 AM per Caltrans website:
HWY 88 IS CLOSED FROM PEDDLER HILL TO THE AMADOR/ALPINE CO LINE (AMADOR CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
IS CLOSED FROM 2 MI EAST OF KIRKWOOD TO 5 MI WEST OF PICKETTS JCT /CARSON PASS/
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11:34 | Lift Update
Chairs 6 and 7 are now open to public
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4:45 | MTN FORECAST
Sunday the forecast calls for HEAVY SNOW. EXPECT OPERATIONAL IMPACTS. Delayed openings, reduced terrain, wind holds and rd. closures are all possible.
Rd Conds:
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
TRAIL HOTLINE @ 209-258-7444
Updates:
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6:22 | Please be advised that we shall be on delayed opening, aiming for 10am at earliest. We shall update at 9am.
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8:09 | ETO update: chairs 5, 6, 7, 9, and 11 currently have 10am ETO; chair 10 has 1pm ETO; chairs 1, 2, 3, and 4 have no ETO, unlikely for today
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7:35 | Road Update
HWY 88 is CLOSED in both directions with NO ETO.
We will update you here as soon as we learn more.
Rd Conds:
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
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6:32 | Still no ETO's for closed roads. We shall be focusing on chairs 5, 6, and 7 today. They also have no ETO, but will be late morning at earliest.
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7:57 | Carson Pass will be closed for 60-90 minutes to clean up the mess of wrecks and spin outs. Drive safely.
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1:30 | Mtn Update
Kirkwood will be CLOSED for the remainder of the day due to wind
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7:00 | Merry Christmas, Kirkwood! With 27" of snow over the last 3 days, we will be putting chairs 2, 3, & 4 on hold again today. Our Grooming & Patrol teams are hard at work to get it ready for you! Today we will spin Chairs 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, & 11. Expect snow safety delays.
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8:35 | Safety Message
To guests & employees in valley: We strongly recommend that you STAY INDOORS TODAY. Expect low vis., water accumulation, heavy precip. and high winds throughout the day. Be aware of your surroundings- if you must go -watch for heavy equip. roof slides & ice
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10:30 | 5.2.2022
Mountain Update
Thank you all so much for another wonderful season! Ops are now CLOSED for the 21-22 winter
Stay tuned for updates/summer events and we can't wait to see you all out on the slopes next season!
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12.17.21 | Opening terrain is our favorite thing to do, and we are so excited to have opened Chair 10 for the season today! Moving into the weekend, planned chairs are 10, 11, 5 & 6 with beginner terrain available at chairs 7, 9 & the Magic Carpets at TC. See you this weekend!
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Carson Pass is now OPEN. Luther Pass is still closed. Woodfords Canyon is open.
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7:15 | Road Update
HWY 88 is CLOSED in both directions with NO ETO.
We will update you here as soon as we learn more.
Rd Conds:
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
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8:15 | Mtn Update
Mountain Ops is working hard this morning to dig out The Backside. We plan to open 1,5,6,7,9,10 & 11 at 9:00AM and are hoping to get 2,3 and 4 as we get towards the afternoon so stay tuned!
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6:45 | 24hr Snow Total: 24"
Forecast @ 8,000': Mostly cloudy, chance of snow & thunderstorms. L20° H34°, West winds ~15mph, gusts to 25mph. Winter Storm Warning until 11am.
Rd Conds:
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
TRAIL HOTLINE @ 209-258-7444
Updates:
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6:30 | We still have no ETO for Carson Pass or Carson Spur as Caltrans works to clear snow. Caltrans advises avoiding highways to allow equipment to work. Thank you
@CaltransDist10
!
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8:15 | Mtn Update
Our plan for the day is to try and open 5, 6, 7 & 9 if conditions permit. Please expect significant delays this morning. We will continue to update as we learn more.
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7:20 | Mtn Update
If you missed our updates yesterday Kirkwood will be CLOSED TODAY - SATURDAY MARCH 11- due to the state of emergency in the Lake Tahoe region. We appreciate your patience as we work to open the mountain safely and will continue to update as the storm progresses.
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3:45 | MTN FORECAST
BLIZZARD WARNING ISSUED FOR KIRKWOOD Thursday through Sunday morning. Heavy snow, extreme winds, dangerous road conditions possible. Mountain operations expected to be dynamic. Follow along throughout the weekend for real-time operations updates.
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10:55 | We are still experiencing incredibly challenging weather at the ridgeline as we attempt to complete snow safety operations. We are continuing to assess and will provide an update on whether we can open terrain today at 12pm.
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2:30 | Mtn Update
Reminder: We will be CLOSED tomorrow, May 8th through Thursday May 11th.
We will still be OPEN FOR THE WEEKEND of May 12-14. We plan to have chairs 5, 6, 10, & 11 spinning to enjoy our final spring laps!
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8:00 | Mtn Update
Chairs 5, 6, & 11 are on WIND HOLD
All Chairs are currently on SNOW SAFETY HOLDS w/NO ETOs. This mornings plan is to get teams to the top of the mountain as efficiently and safely as possible. Operations will continue to be dynamic, so stay tuned for updates!
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11:48 | ETO for Carson Pass is tomorrow morning. No ETO for Carson Spur nor Luther Pass
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7:00 | Carson Pass is OPEN southbound from Lake Tahoe.
Carson Spur, northbound from Jackson has an ETO of 10:00AM.
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11:38 | Lift Update
After lots of shoveling- Chair 10 is now ready and OPEN!
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ROADS UPDATE: Actively start leaving Kirkwood Valley.
Via CalTrans, they will close East Bound traffic once Kirkwood is cleared, NO ETO.
Do not wait, or you could be stuck in Kirkwood Valley during an Isolation Event.
@CaltransDist3
@CaltransDist10
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1:52 | The mountain is CLOSED for the day due to wind, lightning, and snow safety concerns.
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9:30 | Mtn Update
Join us TOMORROW 5/12 THROUGH SUNDAY 5/14 for our closing weekend! Normal operating hours 9AM-4PM with Chairs 5, 6, 10 & 11 spinning!
Get your favorite crew ready for this weekend! Come close out this epic 50th season with some good ol' Kirkwood spring skiing fun.
We will have live music both days this weekend, with a DJ from 1130-330 on Sunday in the village for closing day.
📹Sam Armanino
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12:24 | Carson Pass will CLOSE at 4pm with no ETO. You should depart Kirkwood by 3pm if you want to get through.
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7:45 | Road Update
Carson Pass and Carson Spur both remain CLOSED with NO ETO. We will update with an ETO ASAP.
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8:55 | Lift Update
Chair 5 is now OPEN for the 23'-24' winter season!
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7:30 | Good morning Kirkwood! Today lifts 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 are scheduled to open at 9AM.
We are targeting to expand into most of our frontside terrain over the next few days. Thanks to the amazing work of the entire Mountain Ops team Chair 10 will be open this weekend!
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2:57 | Road Update
Carson Pass and Carson Spur are now CLOSED due to heavy snow- NO ETO
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6:45 | Road Update
HWY 88 is currently CLOSED in both directions for avalanche control with NO ETO
We will update you here as soon as we learn more.
Rd Conds:
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
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2:00 | Mtn Update
Due to deteriorating conditions Kirkwood will be CLOSED for the remainder of the day.
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6:14 | Mountain operations teams still coming up with a plan for today. We shall do our best to get chairs 5 and 6 open, but it will be very challenging. Stay tuned for updates.
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7:05 | 24hr Snow Total: 20" Today we expect mostly cloudy skies. Chance of snow showers. L26, H32. Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph. This morning operationas will be dynamic. EXPECT DELAYS
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623 TRAIL # 209-258-7444
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1:02 PM | Lift Update
Chair 6 is ready and OPEN
Chairs 5 & 7 are on brief OPERATIONAL HOLDS
NOTE: HWY 88 REMAINS CLOSED
FOR OUR ON MTN GUESTS- IT'S KW DEEP OUT THERE- PLEASE HAVE FUN, BE SAFE AND ALWAYS SKI/RIDE WITH A BUDDY!
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7:25 | 24hr Snow Total: 7"
HAPPY OPENING DAY!
Forecast @ 8,000':Today we expect partly cloudy skies. L27, H33. W winds 20-30 mph- gusts 55 mph.
@CaltransDist10
or 800-427-7623
TRAIL HOTLINE @ 209-258-7444
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9:45 | Lift Update
Chair 6 is now ready and OPEN for the '23-'24 winter season!!
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