Operations Update: Alpine’s Last Hurrah!

Welcome to The Spring Skiing Capital, where winter might just decide to pop back in and say hello! From Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, to live music, Alpine’s last turns, and late season storms, even winter wants to be at The Spring Skiing Capital.

The snow forecast from Open Snow as of 12:15 pm, April 25, 2025.

Weather

Well, if you haven’t picked up on it yet, the weather is unpredictable in the Sierras. Mother Nature has brought winter back out to play, and starting today, we are experiencing the start of a low-pressure system that could bring up to 10 inches of snow to the upper mountain by Sunday evening. To learn more, check out the weather blog by Open Snow’s Bryan Allegretto.

Level1 Super Unknown. Photo by Blake Kessler

Conditions

We have been spring skiing for a few weeks now, but with temperatures dipping and new snow on the way our conditions are experiencing a bit of a change up. We would suggest starting on the groomers as the incoming snow will be falling on a firm surface and could be a bit more dust on crust. By Monday, if the snow accumulates on the higher end of the forecast, we could have some powder turns before returning to spring skiing conditions!

The Shirley Wiggles. Videos by Blake Kessler

Operations

Alpine’s last day is April 27, but Palisades will continue to be open seven days a week through Memorial Day (weather and conditions permitting).

Palisades

Lifts: For the upcoming weekend (April 26-27), weather and conditions permitting, we will spin Tram, Base to Base, Funitel, Gold Coast, KT-22, Headwall, Siberia, Big Blue, Bailey’s Beach, Mountain Meadow, Shirley Lake, Granite Chief, and the High Camp Carpet.

Starting Monday, April 28, our operating hours will be changing to 9 am – 2pm, (with the exception of KT-22, which will spin 9 am – 4 pm). We will continue to assess the conditions, and the hours may change again before the end of the season. Starting on Monday our daily projected lift operations from 9 am – 2 pm are:

Funitel

Gold Coast

Siberia

Shirley Lake

Granite Chief

KT-22 (spinning 9 am – 4pm)

Note: Headwall will no longer be spinning, but the terrain will remain accessible for the foreseeable future via the reverse traverse.

Terrain Parks: Level1 Super Unknown’s last day in the Gold Coast Park is today. Starting tomorrow, April 26, the Gold Coast terrain park will re-open to the public. Emigrant Gully terrain park will continue to be open to the public.

Alpine

For the closing weekend, Base to Base, Summit, Roundhouse, and Treeline Cirque will be spinning from 9 am – 4 pm (weather and conditions permitting). We will also be running the “Sherwood–Scott” switch, where mountain operations open Sherwood in the morning, and when conditions change, we will close Sherwood and start to spin Scott.

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How Palisades Tahoe Protects the Environment We Play In

Earth Day in The Village at Palisades Tahoe: April 26

One of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the region, the free community event takes place at The Village at Palisades Tahoe from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and gives kids and adults the opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy, and sustainability through hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy.

This event is a community tradition to learn about sustainable products and services offered by local organizations and businesses, meet with local area nonprofits that share Earth Day values, as well as showcasing local entertainment. Our goal is to connect the community with the people and resources found in our region who foster innovation, initiate change and ultimately implement an equitable partnership for a green planet.

Alpine Lodge Music Series

Alpine’s Closing Weekend

To celebrate the last turns at Alpine, we’ve got live music, and food and beverage specials for the weekend.

On Saturday, April 26, The Allmond Brothers will be playing from 2 pm – 5 pm at the Alpine Lodge. On Sunday, April 27, Pipe Down will be closing out the party at the Alpine Lodge from 2 pm -5 pm.

Enjoy $5 hot dogs, $6 draft beers, and $10 cocktails to round out your weekend at Alpine!

Palisades Tahoe Mountain Sports School

We’ve got some of the nation’s top ski and snowboard instructors at Palisades Tahoe, and it is never too late to learn! The Palisades Mountain Sports Schools will remain open daily through April 27, and then switch to only reservation-based private lessons through Memorial Day. Call (800) 403-0206 to book a lesson!

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