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Ski resort in California, United States
Palisades Tahoe
Two mountains near Lake Tahoe in California, Palisades and Alpine, with 6,000 skiable acres combined.
Forecast updated , when it was 02:00 in Palisades Tahoe (GMT-8).
Palisades Tahoe snow forecast at 2,758 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Heavy snow this morning.
Starting around 9am, easing by 9pm. 10–40 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Likely, all three forecast models agree
Palisades Tahoe at the top lift (2,758 m / 9,000 ft) is forecast to get 10–40 cm (4–16 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 40–70 cm (17–28 in) over the next 7 days. All three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F), the freezing level near 2,600 m (8,500 ft) and gusts up to 85 km/h (53 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,600 m (8,500 ft)
- Wind
- 19 km/h (12 mph), gusts 51 km/h (32 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 92% cloud
Palisades Tahoe hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 4 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 5am | Rain | None |
| 6am | Rain | None |
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain or snow | 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| 10am | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 11am | Rain or snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| noon | Rain or snow | 2 cm (0.6 in) |
| 1pm | Snow | 3 cm (1.4 in) |
| 2pm | Snow | 3 cm (1.1 in) |
| 3pm | Snow | 3 cm (1.1 in) |
| 4pm | Snow | 4 cm (1.5 in) |
| 5pm | Snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| 6pm | Snow | 3 cm (1.1 in) |
| 7pm | Snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-8).
Palisades Tahoe 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Palisades Tahoe this week: Saturday. 25 cm the day before, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · gusts 85 km/h (53 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 10–40 cm (4–16 in) |
| Sat | Chance of snowBest day−9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 4–15 cm (1–6 in) |
| Tue | SunnyGood ski day−15 to −4 °C (5 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SnowPoor ski day−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | 5–30 cm (3–11 in) |
| Thu | SnowGood ski day−16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) · freezing level 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Palisades Tahoe 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −5 °C (−2 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny−18 to −3 °C (0 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−13 to −2 °C (9 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−13 to −2 °C (9 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−13 to −1 °C (9 to 30 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Palisades Tahoe on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Palisades Tahoe snow forecast at 1,890 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Rain or snow tonight.
Starting around 4pm, easing by 10pm. 0–15 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Palisades Tahoe in the village (1,890 m / 6,200 ft) is forecast to get 0–15 cm (0–5 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 5–30 cm (3–11 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F), the freezing level near 2,650 m (8,700 ft) and gusts up to 83 km/h (52 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,650 m (8,700 ft)
- Wind
- 12 km/h (7 mph), gusts 48 km/h (30 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 63% cloud
Palisades Tahoe hour by hour, in the village
Peak about 1 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
| 1pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
| 3pm | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain or snow | 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| 5pm | Rain or snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 6pm | Rain or snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
| 7pm | Rain or snow | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| 9pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-8).
Palisades Tahoe 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain and snow−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · gusts 83 km/h (52 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–15 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat | Some sun−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snow−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Sunny−9 to 2 °C (16 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain and snow−8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | 2–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Thu | Light snow−11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F) · freezing level 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Palisades Tahoe 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to 1 °C (9 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny−13 to 3 °C (9 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−7 to 4 °C (19 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−7 to 5 °C (19 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Palisades Tahoe in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Palisades Tahoe?
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Sierra Nevada (US)
- Village
- 1,890 m
- Top lift
- 2,758 m
- Vertical
- 868 m
- Lifts
- 39
- Season
- November to May
- Airports
- Reno-Tahoe International (RNO), Sacramento International (SMF)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.palisadestahoe.com
About Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe is in Olympic Valley, California, near Lake Tahoe. The resort has two mountains, Palisades and Alpine, with 6,000 skiable acres and 39 lifts between them.
The Palisades base is at 6,200 ft (1,890 m) and its highest lift-served point at 9,050 ft (2,758 m). The resort reports average annual snowfall of 400 inches, and Reno is about 42 miles (68 km) away.
When does it snow in Palisades Tahoe?
In Palisades Tahoe, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 10 days | 13 days | 6 days | 3 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 6 days | 9 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Palisades Tahoe month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 21% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) |
| February | 10 | 19% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) |
| March | 13 | 21% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) |
| April | 6 | 7% | −4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) |
| May | 3 | 3% | −2 to 12 °C (28 to 54 °F) |
| June | <1 | 0% | 4 to 20 °C (39 to 68 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 8 to 25 °C (46 to 77 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 8 to 24 °C (46 to 75 °F) |
| September | <1 | 0% | 5 to 19 °C (41 to 66 °F) |
| October | 2 | 2% | 0 to 13 °C (32 to 55 °F) |
| November | 6 | 9% | −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) |
| December | 9 | 18% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) |
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in November
In November, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in December
In December, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in January
In January, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in February
In February, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in March
In March, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in April
In April, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F).
Snow in Palisades Tahoe in May
In May, Palisades Tahoe gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 12 °C (28 to 54 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Palisades Tahoe?
Of the last ten winters in Palisades Tahoe, 2016/17 was the snowiest, about 61% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2020/21, about 41% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 January 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 161% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 74% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 137% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 79% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 59% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 98% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 153% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 83% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 92% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 65% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Palisades Tahoe
Does Palisades Tahoe have snow at Christmas?
Palisades Tahoe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Palisades Tahoe have snow at New Year?
Palisades Tahoe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 6 of those years.
Does Palisades Tahoe have snow in mid-February?
Palisades Tahoe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Palisades Tahoe have snow at Easter?
Palisades Tahoe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Palisades Tahoe?
It snows on about 59 days a year in Palisades Tahoe at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Palisades Tahoe?
January is the snowiest month in Palisades Tahoe, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Palisades Tahoe?
Of the last ten winters in Palisades Tahoe, 2016/17 was the snowiest, about 61% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 41% below average.
How cold does Palisades Tahoe get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Palisades Tahoe at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of 1 °C (34 °F).
How high is Palisades Tahoe?
The village or lowest lift at Palisades Tahoe is at 1,890 m (6,200 ft) and the top lift is at 2,758 m (9,000 ft), a vertical drop of 868 m (2,800 ft).
When does the ski season start in Palisades Tahoe?
The lifts at Palisades Tahoe usually open in november and close in may. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Palisades Tahoe mountain statistics, Wikipedia: Palisades Tahoe