The continuing flow of a potent 'atmospheric river' storm has dropped over a foot of new snow on Palisades Tahoe's upper mountain, cementing the plans for a much-anticipated opening day on Friday, November 17th. Palisades Tahoe plans to operate the Funitel and Gold Coast Express lifts accessing fresh snow and skiing and riding on the resort's upper mountain. More terrain is slated to open as snowfall continues and conditions allow.

From News Release...

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 16, 2017 – Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows is in the midst of an Atmospheric River weather pattern that has brought a foot of snow to the upper elevations already with more snow expected throughout the day and into tonight. After just four months and one day closed, the resorts shortest off season in history, Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows will be open for the 2017-18 ski and ride season beginning tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 17. Palisades Tahoe will operate uploading and downloading via the Funitel for access to skiing and riding on Gold Coast Express, which includes features in the Gold Coast Terrain Park. More terrain at both Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows will open as snow accumulation continues.

Opening Day festivities at Palisades Tahoe include a Sparkling Cider Toast at the base of the Funitel at 8:45 am with Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows athletes Cody Townsend and Errol Kerr. Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows team members will also be giving out free Squaw Alpine SWAG. 

A portion of every lift ticket for Opening Day benefits the Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows Foundation (SAF), dedicated to supporting young amateur athletes interested in developing skills in snow sports through their participation in a Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows ski or snowboard team. SAF volunteers will be handing out free cookies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate as well as selling raffle tickets from 8 am to 11 am.