Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, California
Palisades Tahoe has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 23°C and a low around 10°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sierra Nevada, with 772 m · 2,530 ft of vertical drop. Palisades Tahoe typically opens around November 20 and closes around May 1.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,890 m · 6,200 ft
- Summit · Granite Chief
- 2,662 m · 8,730 ft
- Vertical drop
- 772 m · 2,530 ft
- Mountain range
- Sierra Nevada
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 20 – May 1
Season passes
Palisades Tahoe is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
- Advance paid Reserve 'N Ski (weekends & holiday periods)
- $30 / day
- Midweek Seasonal Preferred Parking Pass 2026/27 (Mon–Fri excl. holidays; Palisades only)
- $1,365 / season
- Seasonal Preferred Parking All Access 2026/27 (Palisades only)
- $2,300 / season
Free Carpool 4+ reserved parking on Saturdays, Sundays & select holiday periods (must check in with 4+ verified); drivers get a $20 same-day F&B voucher per Park Palisades Tahoe basics.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Palisades Tahoe open for the season?
- Palisades Tahoe typically opens around November 20 and closes around May 1. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Palisades Tahoe open right now?
- Palisades Tahoe is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Palisades Tahoe?
- Yes — Palisades Tahoe has parking. Parking is free. A parking reservation is required in advance. Carpools of 4 or more park free.
- Is Palisades Tahoe on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Palisades Tahoe is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Palisades Tahoe and how high is it?
- Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort in Olympic Valley, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Its base sits at 1,890 m · 6,200 ft, rising to a summit of 2,662 m · 8,730 ft at Granite Chief, giving a vertical drop of 772 m · 2,530 ft.