TL;DR
The 22/23 season at Palisades Tahoe has officially broken the record for the snowiest season on record, with a total of 710 inches of snowfall so far. This is 178% of the annual average snowfall for the area, which has led to excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions. The resort offers over 6,000 skiable acres and a range of winter activities, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. More snow is expected in the coming days, so visitors can look forward to even better conditions.
At 7:00 am on the 18th of April, it was confirmed that the current season has broken the record for the snowiest season on record with the 22/23 season taking the top spot in the history books. Palisades Tahoe, formerly known as Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, reported 6 inches of fresh snow at 4:58 am, with more still coming down. The snowfall continued to accumulate over the next couple of hours, with an additional 4 inches falling by 7:00 am bringing the total to 710 inches, and securing the resort's position in the top spot for the snowiest season on record.The annual average snowfall for the area is 400 inches, or 33 feet, but the current snowpack is 710 inches, which is equivalent to 59 feet, or 178% of the annual average. The snowfall is not expected to stop anytime soon, with more snow in the forecast for the coming days. The deep snowpack has led to excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions, with the resort's terrain parks and backcountry areas attracting more visitors than ever before.
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Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
