Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe, California
Palisades Tahoe
This guide focuses on the Palisades side in Olympic Valley, while Alpine Meadows has its own SkiBuds page. The wider Palisades Tahoe destination connects those two mountains with the Base-to-Base Gondola when it is operating.
- Olympic Valley base
- KT-22 and Granite Chief
- High Camp learning terrain
Terrain and ability at Palisades Tahoe
The Palisades mountain guide describes expert zones around KT-22 and Granite Chief, alongside learning terrain at High Camp such as Mountain Meadow and Bailey's Beach. Choose a zone deliberately; the reputation for steeps does not describe every run.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Use the Village in Olympic Valley as your destination when starting on the Palisades side. Check current parking and mountain reports, and decide whether the group wants a Palisades day or a connection across to Alpine.
Plan a meetup at Palisades Tahoe
Name a public village landmark for your initial meeting, then agree on whether beginners will use High Camp terrain or experienced friends will explore other lifts. Set a reunion before crossing between the two mountain sides.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Palisades Tahoe snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 4:30 PM PDT
- TonightLow 37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind S 5 mph
- TuesdayHigh 60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind SE 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 34°F
Chance Light Rain
Wind 0 mph
- WednesdayHigh 56°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind 0 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 32°F
Rain then Rain And Snow Likely
Wind 0 mph
- ThursdayHigh 48°F
Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind W 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday NightLow 30°F
Light Rain Likely
Wind W 0 to 5 mph
- FridayHigh 54°F
Sunny
Wind 0 mph
- Friday NightLow 26°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 0 to 10 mph
- SaturdayHigh 57°F
Sunny
Wind SE 0 to 5 mph
- Saturday NightLow 29°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Wind SW 0 to 15 mph
- SundayHigh 57°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Wind SW 0 to 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 28°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 0 to 10 mph
- MondayHigh 56°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain-zone guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official first-visit guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official trail maps (opens in a new tab)
Ride Palisades Tahoe with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Palisades Tahoe with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more California mountains and riding meetups.