Palisades Tahoe
Formerly Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, now united as one of the largest Lake Tahoe ski destinations.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,067m (3,501ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,760m (9,055ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,890m (6,201ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,143cm (450in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
270
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
33
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
1,680ha (4,151ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Palisades Tahoe's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Feb
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Nov – Apr
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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