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Conditions for Kirkwood this weekend (03/21-03/22)

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3/19/09 at 10:21am
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 I have a friend flying in from LA that's wondering if the storm rolling in this weekend will cause lifts to shut down at Kirkwood this weekend (a consideration if we pre-purchase discounted tickets). I want to say that I don't think so... but it's always best to see if a local has any input. What do you guys think? And thanks in advance. :)


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3/19/09 at 11:16am
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Originally Posted by ScreaminStarfish View Post

 

 I have a friend flying in from LA that's wondering if the storm rolling in this weekend will cause lifts to shut down at Kirkwood this weekend (a consideration if we pre-purchase discounted tichets). I want to say that I don't think so... but it's always best to see if a local has any input. What do you guys think? And thanks in advance. :)

Very likely the mountain won't be entirely open.  My guess is the Wall, Caples Crest, Sunrise, Covered Wagon, and Lookout Vista will be down at least part of the time. 

Here's what's on deck for Saturday:

 

Saturday
Mar 21, 2009

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Hi 34°f / 26°f (base/top)
Lo 20°f / 12°f (base/top)
 
Sky Condition:

Starting out partly cloudy...then cloudy and colder by afternoon with scattered to numerous snow showers, mostly late and overnight. Snow levels are expected to be below resort elevations.

Precipitation:
Snow likely.

Snow Potential
12 to 18 inches of accumulation.

Wind:
SW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph. Gusts to 50mph are possible above 8,000 feet.

 

and Sunday:

 

Sunday
Mar 22, 2009

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Hi 27°f / 18°f (base/top)
Lo 14°f / 6°f (base/top)
 
Sky Condition:

Cloudy and colder with continued snow showers, but lighter.

Precipitation:
50% chance for snow.

Snow Potential
4 to 7 inches of additional accumulation.

Wind:
NW at 10 to 20 gusts to 25mph.

 

I'm heading to Sierra-at-Tahoe.

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3/19/09 at 11:47am
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 Ooooh gusts up to 50mph are possible huh? Maybe we'll just pick up tickets for one day. =)

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3/19/09 at 7:07pm
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You can print the $49 coupon



http://www.snowbomb.com/community/coupons/index.php?detail=DEL4983739CF3954



They kept the Wall open the whole time during the Sunday storm a few weeks ago even though the visibility is almost none on top.  Cornice was closed in the morning and Sunrise was closed the whole day. Sunrise is almost always closed during storm.



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3/20/09 at 9:09am
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I totally didn't notice that coupon on Snowbomb hahaha Thanks a bunch. I guess you solved our problem for us. XD

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