📷 Palisades Tahoe
North America
Palisades Tahoe
Opens November 25, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 25 — closed May 3
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
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Palisades Tahoe opens November 25, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February113cm avg · last season 26.1
- #2March98cm avg · last season 16.2
- #3January109cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 26.1
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 21
- #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 16.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:08 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Nov 25
Opens November 25, 2026 · season ended May 3, 2026
288 runs · 39 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Palisades Tahoe SNOTEL at 2,441 m (8,010 ft), mid height.
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About Palisades Tahoe
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.
Read the full resort guide →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 2,661 m (8,730 ft), giving a vertical drop of 771 m (2,530 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.
- How will El Niño affect Palisades Tahoe in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #90 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Palisades Tahoe averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Palisades Tahoe with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +33%, '15-16 +0%, '23-24 -6%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
