Palisades Tahoe ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
California, United States · Base 6,201 ft · Summit 9,023 ft · Vertical 2,822 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Palisades Tahoe snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 33 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 33 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, with 33 in. due this week, most on Wednesday (17 in.).
Great for intermediates and advanced skiers on the Ikon Pass, target Apr 4 and Apr 18.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Palisades Tahoe
When does Palisades Tahoe open?
Usually around Nov 22, and the season typically runs to about May 25. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.
How much snow does Palisades Tahoe get?
About 400 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 84 inches.
When is the best time to ski Palisades Tahoe?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Palisades Tahoe good for beginners?
9% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 55% intermediate and 36% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Palisades Tahoe on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Palisades Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 9% · ■ Intermediate 55% · ■ Advanced 36%
202 mapped runs (about 65 miles) and 44 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 0.8 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Northstar California · 8 mi
- Sugar Bowl California · 9 mi
- Mt. Rose Nevada · 20 mi
- Heavenly California · 24 mi
- Sierra-at-Tahoe California · 29 mi
- Kirkwood California · 37 mi
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