How the Fatal GS Bowl Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Happened and Why it Could Happen Again On January 10, 2024, around 9:30 a.m., a massive avalanche occurred in the GS Bowl off the KT-22 chairlift at Palisades Tahoe, California. A search of the debris pile, estimated at 10 feet deep in some places, was conducted by over 100 people, including ski patrollers, resort employees, and members of the public. This tragic accident resulted in one fatality […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | May 16, 2024 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Cruisy Corn and Hot Pow at the Spring Skiing Capital Report from May 10, 2024 Every spring in Tahoe, when most resorts start winding down operations and bidding farewell to a great season, one mountain stays open and attracts ski enthusiasts from all over. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update, May 9 | End of May Expectations We arrived at the Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, just before 9 […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | May 13, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update, May 9 | End of May Expectations This post was written by Liz Worgan. We are nearing the end of the 23/24 season, and we know you all are eager to discover what will happen over the next few weeks. There are two things we want you to keep in mind: Temperatures are going to warm up significantly over the coming week. We will not have freezing […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 11, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Late-Spring ‘Winter Storm Warning’ Brings 2 Feet of Snow to Palisades Tahoe, CA As of yesterday, Palisades Tahoe, California, had over two feet (26 inches) of May snow, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a rare Winter Storm Warning in May. This late-season snowfall has pushed the resort’s total snowfall to 423 inches, surpassing its average yearly snowfall of 400 inches. The unexpected powder has allowed Palisades Tahoe to extend […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Not Over Yet | CA To Get Slammed By Arctic Blast; 1-2 Feet of New Snow NWS snow forecast. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. MST A strong cold front moves in from the NW on Saturday. Winds pick up Saturday morning and peak midday, with gusts of 40-50 mph expected. Steady rain/snow begins in the morning, becoming heavier in the afternoon, and ending overnight. A quick 1-2″ […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update from April 29 It’s officially spring! The long, warm days and California sunshine mean one thing to the savvy spring skier: The early bird gets the worm. At Palisades Tahoe, California, this means that operations will be amended from April 29 onwards. Operating hours will be reduced to having lifts spinning at the resort from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. starting on Monday, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 28, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Warns Skiers and Snowboarders of Glide Cracks With spring in full swing, skiers and snowboarders need to be aware of hazards they might run into on the mountain. The ski patrol at Palisades Tahoe, California, has recently noticed glide cracks forming on popular terrain at Alpine and Palisades. As a result, they posted about the glide cracks on their Facebook page to ensure that everyone is informed and […] Industry News Noah DeVries | April 25, 2024 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Bears Just Love Californian Ski Resorts If you’re planning to ski at Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, or any other open California ski resorts for the rest of spring, bear in mind that bears are emerging from their dens and could greet you on the slopes at some of the ski resorts. The most recent encounter was recorded yesterday, Sunday, April 14, on the Alpine […] Laughs Claire Weiss | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
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