Is Palisades Tahoe snowsure?

The snowiest week in Palisades Tahoe is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 26.8in of snowfall. Check out the Palisades Tahoe Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Palisades Tahoe

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December13.4in2.3 days
January15.4in2.3 days
February14.6in2.5 days
March16.1in2.9 days
April5.9in1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Palisades Tahoe during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Palisades Tahoe is 12.6 in. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week. Squaw Valley normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 7573 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (7254 ft is close to the middle elevation of Squaw Valley. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Squaw Valley at the end of March but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12.6 in. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Squaw Valley during week four of March is 32°F while the average minimum temperature is only 29°F. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 14mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one or two days in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week while powder days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also happen on average one or two days during this week each year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Palisades Tahoe and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Palisades Tahoe


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Palisades Tahoe and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Palisades Tahoe are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Palisades Tahoe and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Palisades Tahoe are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Palisades Tahoe and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Palisades Tahoe are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.