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Palisades Tahoe Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 3
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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.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 550cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 537cm full-season avg
550cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~368.5 cm. That's 33% below the 5-year average (550 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 31% below the 30-year average (537 cm).
Palisades Tahoe Season Snowfall
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Palisades Tahoe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 576cm with an average of 86 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (650cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
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| November | 54cm | 9 days | 10cm | 31cm | 18cm |
| December | 121cm | 14 days | 47cm | 83cm | 29cm |
| January | 109cm | 13 days | 86cm | 124cm | 27cm |
| February | 113cm | 14 days | 116cm | 153cm | 26cm |
| March | 98cm | 14 days | 139cm | 171cm | 25cm |
| April | 51cm | 11 days | 120cm | 151cm | 15cm |
| May | 17cm | 5 days | 61cm | 96cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
67 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
13 Apr
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
6
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4822 Feb
- 3223 Feb
- 2724 Feb
March 2026
- 2925 Mar
- 2527 Mar
- 2124 Mar
April 2026
- 5413 Apr17cm
- 472 Apr24cm
- 4714 Apr1cm
May 2026
- 182 May
- 151 May
- 123 May
April scored highest for Palisades Tahoe in 2025-26. Based on 67 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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 25, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Palisades Tahoe
- Where is Palisades Tahoe?
- Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Palisades Tahoe?
- Palisades Tahoe runs from a base elevation of 1,890 m (6,201 ft) to a summit of 2,758 m (9,049 ft), giving a vertical drop of 868 m (2,848 ft).
- How big is Palisades Tahoe?
- Palisades Tahoe has 6,000 acres (2,428 hectares) of skiable terrain, 288 marked runs and 39 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Palisades Tahoe?
- Palisades Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Palisades Tahoe?
- Palisades Tahoe typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Palisades Tahoe get in a typical season?
- Palisades Tahoe averages 369 inches / 937 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
