Turf & Snow

ZIP 96155 snow totals

ZIP 96155 (Kirkwood, CA) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.6" over 72 hours. Soil temperature: 42°F.

A dusting

Storm total, last 72 hours

0.6in

Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT

72-hour snowfall
24 hours0in
48 hours0in
72 hours0.6in

Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.

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Lawn timing

Soil temperature

42°F

Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24

Last 7 days
-10.1°F
Cooling
Days until 55°F
Starts Feb
Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
55°FForecastOct 17Nov 35530

Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.

Not yet

Crabgrass pre-emergent

Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.

Late-fall round

Fall fertilizer

Soil 42°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).

Closed

Overseeding (cool-season)

Soil 42°F. Wait for dormant seeding once soil is in the low 40s (UMass).

Fall window

Broadleaf weeds

Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).

Curative only

Grub control

If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).

Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them

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Nearest snow-reporting stations

  • S LAKE TAHOE AP: 10.5 mi
  • SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 1.4 ESE: 13.5 mi
  • GARDNERVILLE 5.7 W: 17.9 mi

FAQ

How much snow did ZIP 96155 get?

ZIP 96155 (Kirkwood, CA) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0.6" over 72 hours. Soil temperature: 42°F.

What is the soil temperature in ZIP 96155, and is it time for pre-emergent?

The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 96155 averages 42°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).

Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?

No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.