Palisades Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Palisades Tahoe
This is the Snow Forecast for Palisades Tahoe, United States for 16 days from 14 December.
Updated 14 December 2025 10:45 UTC.
Forecast times for Palisades Tahoe are in Pacific Time (US/Pacific).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Palisades Tahoe.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Palisades Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Palisades Tahoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
Forecast for today in Palisades Tahoe
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Palisades Tahoe has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Palisades Tahoe Snow Report
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| Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |
| 2,720m 8,924ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||
| 2,290m 7,513ft | 10℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+3cm +1in
| 3℃ 36°F
|
| S F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |||
| 1,860m 6,102ft | 13℃ 56°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+2cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,459m 8,068ft | varying 2,039m 6,690ft | varying 2,219m 7,280ft | ||||
| Max Town | 13℃ 56°F | 12℃ 53°F | 13℃ 56°F | 8℃ 46°F | 9℃ 48°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 42°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 42°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Palisades Tahoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peak | - | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | - | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Boreal | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | - | 4cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Palisades Tahoe typically enjoys a robust snowpack, with average depths reaching 300 inches annually. The snowfall is consistent throughout the season, ensuring excellent skiing conditions; for the latest updates, refer to J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Palisades Tahoe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Palisades Tahoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Palisades Tahoe, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Palisades Tahoe is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Palisades Tahoe will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Palisades Tahoe for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.