What to Expect for MLK Weekend at Palisades Tahoe

WEATHER & CONDITIONS:

This weekend, we’re looking forward to beautiful sunny skies and calm weather, providing the perfect conditions for your time on the mountain. Expect clear and sunny days with temperatures ranging from the high 20s to low 40s, and light winds to keep you comfortable.

Here’s the detailed weekend weather forecast:

Friday: Sunny, high of 39°F

Saturday: Sunny, high of 39°F

Sunday: Sunny, high of 38°F

MLK Day: Mostly Sunny, high of 28°F

While the weather is cooperating this weekend, it’s always good to dress in layers and prepare for chilly mornings and evenings.

Thanks to early-season snow, our season-to-date snowfall is 152 inches. We are fortunate enough to have more than 30 lifts on the schedule and over 180 trails open. However, we have not received fresh snow recently and early morning conditions can be firmer. We recommend sticking to freshly groomed trails for smoother conditions and following the sun to south-facing slopes, which soften first. Thanks to the cold overnight temperatures, our snowmaking team is also hard at work improving the surface on our main runs to provide a better experience.

January is Ski California Safety Month! Before you ski and ride, please familiarize yourself with Your Responsibility Code:

Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.

People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.

Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.

Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.

You must prevent runaway equipment.

Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.

Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.

Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.

If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

This is a partial list. Officially endorsed by NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION

PARKING RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, HERE’S HOW TO GET HERE:

Limited free and $30 reservations are still available, secure your spot at parkpalisadestahoe.com

Avoid arriving right at 9 am. Arrive earlier (7–8:30 am) or later (closer to 12 pm). Parking reservations are not required if you arrive after 1 pm.

Don’t leave at 4 pm. Stick around for après-ski fun or evening events. Otherwise, leave by 2:30 pm to avoid traffic.

Alternative ways to get here:

Mountaineer is a free public transport option that can be summoned by an app. request your ride and get picked up in a 4WD, dog-friendly van that seats up to nine passengers.

Park and Ride offers free shuttles from Truckee or Tahoe City to The Village every weekend through April 13, 2025. Start: 6:30–7:45 am; Return: Until 5:45 pm.

TART local bus offers free daily service from Truckee and Tahoe City to Olympic Valley. Call 530-550-1212 for schedule info.

Sherwood Shuttle has free West Shore shuttle services to Alpine (Sat/Sun only, weather permitting). First shuttle: 8:30 am; Last return: 4:00 pm.

SKI FOR A CAUSE

From January 18–20, grab a $99 lift ticket at Palisades Tahoe, and 100% of your purchase will support Southern California fire relief in partnership with the California Fire Foundation. Plus, with donation matches from Palisades Tahoe and Alterra Mountain Company (up to $100,000 each), your $99 can triple in impact to help families and communities rebuild.

*Special $99 tickets are available exclusively at the ticket counter and are valid only for the dates and options listed below.

Ticket Options:

Afternoon Tickets: $99 for all ages, valid from 1–4 PM (Jan 18–20).

For Ikon Base Pass Holders: $99 all-day tickets (Jan 18–19) – perfect for skiing during MLK blackout dates.

WEEKEND EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Disco Tubing | January 17 – 19

Slide down illuminated tubing lanes with vibrant LED lights and live DJ beats!

Book Disco Tubing

Sunset Happy Hour | January 18, 19

Enjoy stunning sunset views at 8,200′ while sipping on happy hour drinks and savoring delicious food specials.

Reserve Your Spot

Live Music at KT Bass Bar | January 18, 19

Kick off your après-ski with live beats and good vibes at the KT Base Bar Deck.

Saturday, January 18th – Featuring Girl George

Sunday, January 19th – Featuring Fox & Buck

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