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US & Canada Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated January 7, 2026: Deep freezes hit the East and Midwest while Pacific storms bring two feet of snow to Tahoe.
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Palisades Tahoe at 2743 m altitude
Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 3 am (local time) / 07 Jan 2026
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max °C | -6 | -7 | -9 | -10 | -8 | -5 | -2 | -1 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
min °C | -6 | -7 | -13 | -12 | -9 | -6 | -3 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
-13 | -17 | -23 | -22 | -19 | -16 | -9 | -5 | -6 | -1 | -2 | -3 | 3 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
98 | 89 | 96 | 46 | 42 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 31 | |
1850 | 1750 | 1300 | 1150 | 1200 | 400 | 1800 | 2300 | 750 | 3250 | 3300 | 1050 | 3450 | 3550 | 1450 | 3700 | 3950 | 4100 | |
 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
Next 0-3 days weather summary:
A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Wed night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Fri afternoon, min -13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).
Next 4-6 days weather summary:
Mostly dry. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 6°C on Mon morning, min -1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
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Latest snow reports near Palisades Tahoe:
Palisades Tahoe Snow Conditions
| Top snow depth: | 124 cm |
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| Bottom snow depth: | 45 cm |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 43 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
Other resorts in USA - California are reporting: powder (2) / good piste (4)
Snow History
Week 1 of January has on average:
0.4 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
|---|---|
2.1 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
1.4 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
Palisades Tahoe Forecast Snowfall
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Upload new photo Other resorts in USA - California are reporting: powder (2) / good piste (4)
The above table gives the weather forecast for Palisades Tahoe at the specific elevation of 2743 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Palisades Tahoe. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of United States.
Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures.
Resort name is also written as Squaw Valley.
Visitor Reviews of Palisades Tahoe
Overall 4.4 Based on 8 votes and 5 reviews
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- Rehntier from United States writes:
No question that Lake Tahoe has a lot going for it. Northern Lake Tahoe is beautiful, has a laid back vibe and, sporadically, gets epic snowfall (although, be warned, you can also go weeks or even months without a snowflake plus fresh snow turns to concrete pretty quickly here). Squaw, unfortunately, is way overhyped and overpriced. While it definitely has some steep terrain, anyone who calls this a "big mountain" hasn't skied a big mountain: - the overall ski area feels pretty small: small compared to Vail and downright tiny compared to most important European ski resorts. - while some runs and chutes are definitely steep and expert-only, the vertical is way too low to make for a true Alpine feel: Yes, you can jump a cliff, but a "big mountain" to a free rider means 5,000 vertical, hidden itineraries, glaciers... Of course, we all know Squaw doesn't have any of this but what is it with all the hype? - the lift system is incredibly outdated, there can be bad lift lines and the lift ticket pricing is outrageous! I haven't checked recently but am pretty sure you can ski Zermatt or Chamonix at a cheaper daily rate than Squaw Valley! Tahoe at its best is beautiful, laid back and non-pretentious. Alpine Meadows used to be a great example: a small area, yes, but a great vibe, beautiful vistas, even an outdoor grill in the back bowl to soak in the sun rays between powder runs. Squaw, on the other hand, sacrificed some of those qualities in a misguided and unsuccessful effort to hype itself as more than it can ever be. All this said: Skiing in California is a LOT of fun!
Visitor Reviews of Palisades Tahoe
Rehntier from United States writes:
No question that Lake Tahoe has a lot going for it. Northern Lake Tahoe is beautiful, has a laid back vibe and, sporadically, gets epic snowfall (although, be warned, you can also go weeks or even months without a snowflake plus fresh snow turns to concrete pretty quickly here).
Squaw, unfortunately, is way overhyped and overpriced. While it definitely has some steep terrain, anyone who calls this a "big mountain" hasn't skied a big mountain:
- the overall ski area feels pretty small: small compared to Vail and downright tiny compared to most important European ski resorts.
- while some runs and chutes are definitely steep and expert-only, the vertical is way too low to make for a true Alpine feel: Yes, you can jump a cliff, but a "big mountain" to a free rider means 5,000 vertical, hidden itineraries, glaciers... Of course, we all know Squaw doesn't have any of this but what is it with all the hype?
- the lift system is incredibly outdated, there can be bad lift lines and the lift ticket pricing is outrageous! I haven't checked recently but am pretty sure you can ski Zermatt or Chamonix at a cheaper daily rate than Squaw Valley!
Tahoe at its best is beautiful, laid back and non-pretentious. Alpine Meadows used to be a great example: a small area, yes, but a great vibe, beautiful vistas, even an outdoor grill in the back bowl to soak in the sun rays between powder runs. Squaw, on the other hand, sacrificed some of those qualities in a misguided and unsuccessful effort to hype itself as more than it can ever be.
All this said: Skiing in California is a LOT of fun!
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