After Bumpy Season, Palisades Tahoe Will Be Open on Memorial Day Weekend

The end of what's been a wild ride for Palisades Tahoe, California, is in sight.



The ski resort plans to end the season on May 24, making it until Memorial Day Weekend-as originally hoped-despite the March heat wave.



This was no sure bet.



At the end of March, Palisades Tahoe had bad news for skiers: the season would probably end in late April. But when April arrived, the resort's fortunes changed. More than 80 inches of snow fell that month, giving the once ailing season some new life. Since then, Palisades Tahoe has kept the party going, even as other resorts around Lake Tahoe called it quits.



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In celebration of the coming send-off, Palisades Tahoe will host the Made in Tahoe festival, a two-day affair with local breweries, live music, and vendors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Village this Saturday and Sunday. Attendance for the event is free.



"We're stoked to welcome the Made in Tahoe Spring Festival back to Palisades Tahoe for closing weekend," said Patrick Lacey, PR manager of Palisades Tahoe. "There's no better way to celebrate another incredible season than by bringing together the local businesses, artists, musicians, and community members that make Tahoe such a special place."



Today, according to its snow report, Palisades Tahoe has the Gold Coast and Shirley Lake lifts open, with mountain access via the Funitel. The Mountain Run trail, which winds back to the base, is closed. So, once the day is done, skiers will download back on the Funitel or Tram. Twelve trails are open, and the lifts are expected to spin from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.



Only a few more ski resorts in North America are still open.



Boyne Mountain, Michigan, is planning for another ski day on Saturday, May 23. Killington, Vermont, expects to be open for Memorial Day Weekend. Skiers can also head to Mammoth Mountain, California, and Timberline Lodge, Oregon.



As always, check in on the social media page of your closet mountain before planning a trip-plans can change this time of year.

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This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM.