Palisades Tahoe
CA · 9,050 ft summit · RNO
NWS Grade
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
79
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
710"
calibrated total
Best Storm
81/100
Epic
Current Snowpack
40"
On-resort SNOTEL
Avg Daily Rate
7.1"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
8.3"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy analysis not yet available for Palisades Tahoe. Data builds as storms are verified against SNOTEL readings.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.3"/day
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
0.9"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.9"/day
Apr 13 – Apr 13
NWS Forecast
0.1"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.1"/day
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Apr 13 – Apr 13
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Level 3 · 11" calibrated
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Level 3 · 17" calibrated
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
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Level 3 · 18" calibrated
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Level 3 · 19" calibrated
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Level 3 · 19" calibrated
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Level 3 · 19" calibrated
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Level 3 · 19" calibrated
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Level 3 · 19" calibrated
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Level 3 · 15" calibrated
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 2 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Apr 1 – Apr 2
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Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Monitor Pali Face opening time (often 11:30 AM with metered access). Huge crowds gather early; being in first 15 people makes major difference. Prepare for blowing snow and wind on exposed terrain like Pali Spine and Face. Bear Trap and other basin terrain skis exceptionally well during active snow. Expect BMX (Beavers lift) to close if conditions become too extreme. Tree skiing (Beavers, Zuma Bowl) good alternatives when main face is windy. Last rides up Pali before closure offer 'next level blowing snow' but approach cautiously.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Pali
Opens: Variable - dependent on storm activity and wind
Spin all day even in windy conditions; intermittent spinning observed during patrol work before official opening
Beavers
Opens: Post-Thanksgiving through early December
Rope drop draws 200+ skiers; terrain separation reduces Pali traffic
Powder Stashes
Montezuma (back side)
A-Basin back side
Historically difficult to find good powder days; lower priority than front-side terrain
Beavers terrain
New terrain accessed via Beavers chair
Second lap trees showed great snow even after crowds; 3+ lap potential
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