Operations Update: Heavy Snowfall Sets the Stage for Terrain Expansion

For the latest operations update, including new terrain and mountain ops, check out our most recent update from 12/25

12/25 Ops Blog

The Monday storm delivered top-to-bottom snowfall, giving us up to 12” on the upper mountain as of Tuesday morning, with a solid forecast calling for as much as 4 feet Wednesday through Sunday shaping up to be a real Christmas miracle. We’re continuing snowmaking efforts whenever possible, and teams are in an all-out push to build lift ramps, fire up lifts, groom new snowfall, and set boundaries so we can get you on the mountain for some holiday skiing and riding.

Weather Blogs

In addition to swing and graveyard grooming shifts, crews are poised for round-the-clock operations through Christmas, working to take us from a very limited operation to a post storm offering with terrain openings at both Palisades and Alpine. Please check back Thursday for updates on this next round of storms and what it means for terrain expansion in the days ahead.

SnoVentures and Exhibition remain scheduled with terrain expansions planned for the coming days. With the majority of snow falling Wednesday to Friday and a winter storm warning in effect, these plans are subject to change. We plan to share an additional update on Thursday, so please check back and reference the Mountain Report for real-time updates.

Mountain Report

Saturday, December 27

Funitel and Gold Coast (no access to Mountain Run; guests must download via the Funitel)

Shirley Lake and Big Blue added to the schedule at Palisades

Alpine opens for the season, with Treeline Cirque operating to mid-station and Roundhouse as a possibility

Post Saturday

Depending on how this storm delivers, teams will remain in round-the-clock preparation mode for additional terrain openings starting Sunday and beyond. Solitude, Siberia, and Granite are real possibilities beginning Sunday, along with expanded terrain offerings at Alpine.

A Few Reminders

Ikon Base Passes are not valid December 27 – 31. It’s not too late to upgrade to from an Ikon Base Pass to full Ikon Pass with no blackout dates. Purchase online in My Account, call, or visit one of our ticket offices.

Parking reservations are in effect December 24 – January 4. Visit parkpalisadestahoe.com to check availability and take advantage of the new carpool reservations program.

It’s also the final stretch of our Shop, Dine, and Ski Free offer, wrapping up December 26 the perfect time to enjoy the Village while earning turns.

The holiday events calendar is in full swing through January 4, featuring family-friendly events, Christmas dinner, snowshoe Chalet dinners, Sunset Happy Hour at High Camp, retro parties, and New Year’s Eve torchlight parades and celebrations.

Disco Tubing and Snowtubing are TBD. We’re aiming to open Friday, but please check back for Thursday’s update.

Thank you for sticking with us as winter arrives and the mountains begin to deliver the snowfall we’ve been waiting for. With more snow in the forecast and expanded terrain on the horizon, the holidays at Palisades Tahoe are just getting started. Stay up to date at palisadestahoe.com.