📷 Palisades Tahoe
North America
Palisades Tahoe
Closed for the season
Season ended May 3, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:04 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 3
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Last Snowfall
May 28
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
2
2026–27 season
Overview
Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Palisades Tahoe is a major ski resort located in Olympic Valley, California, offering over 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains, Palisades and Alpine. The resort features a diverse range of terrain for all abilities, a vibrant base village with dining and shopping, and amenities such as ski schools and equipment rentals. Known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics, Palisades Tahoe stands out for its expansive slopes, scenic Lake Tahoe views, and a blend of challenging runs and family-friendly experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Palisades Tahoe
Lifts
39
Skiable area
6000 ac
Longest run
5.15 km / 3.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(288 total)
Beginner
72
25% of terrain
Intermediate
101
35% of terrain
Advanced
115
40% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Funitel1
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 67
- High-speed quad5
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair11
- Double chair8
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 60% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Le Chamois – A legendary après-ski spot at Palisades Tahoe, Le Chamois is celebrated for its laid-back vibe, famous pizza, and lively outdoor deck where skiers and riders gather to share stories and enjoy drinks after a day on the mountain.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:04 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1890m
Temp
15.4°C
Wind
1.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
2324m
Temp
12.9°C
Wind
4.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
2758m
Temp
9.8°C
Wind
1.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Live Conditions
Palisades Tahoe Webcams
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Getting There
Road Conditions
6 cameras nearby
R-0 — No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (Caltrans). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Highway cameras near Palisades Tahoe
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Caltrans. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Palisades Tahoe (sierra), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 6:04 AM
Today 19 / 76.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 5 | Thu, Jul 16 21 / 1 | Fri, Jul 17 22 / 2 | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 4 | Sun, Jul 19 26 / 6 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.3 | 5.7 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 14 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 15 | 25 | 44 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 27 | 16 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 35 | 33 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2758m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
18.7°
6.9°
8 km/h
Wed
15
☀️
21.8°
4.9°
15 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
21.3°
0.7°
16 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
21.7°
1.8°
18 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
23°
4°
14 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
25.6°
5.6°
14 km/h
Mon
20
🌤️
22.5°
7.5°
17 km/h
Tue
21
🌤️
23.5°
7.5°
13 km/h
Wed
22
⛅
25.1°
8.8°
16 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
23°
10.1°
17 km/h
Summit elevation (2758m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:04 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 550cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 550cm full-season avg
550cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 11%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, this period includes significant variability, with the 2022 season standing out as an anomaly at nearly double the 5-year average, while other years, such as 2020 and 2021, were notably below both short- and long-term averages. The current season's snowfall is substantially lower than both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 61% and 67% of those benchmarks, respectively, marking a sharp decline from recent trends. This suggests increased volatility in snowfall patterns, with the current season representing a significant departure from the recent elevated averages.
Palisades Tahoe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 576cm with an average of 86 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 53.8cm | 9 days | 10cm | 31cm | 17.9cm |
| December | 120.8cm | 14 days | 47cm | 83cm | 28.8cm |
| January | 109cm | 13 days | 86cm | 124cm | 26.7cm |
| February | 112.8cm | 14 days | 116cm | 153cm | 26cm |
| March | 98.4cm | 14 days | 139cm | 171cm | 25.2cm |
| April | 51.2cm | 11 days | 120cm | 151cm | 15.4cm |
| May | 17.1cm | 5 days | 61cm | 96cm | 7.7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
149 days
Dec 6, 2025 → May 3, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
