Palisades Tahoe vs Alyeska — Snowfall Comparison

Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.

Palisades Tahoe

California, USA

Elevation
2,745m / 9,006ft
Annual Snowfall
662cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
58%
Season Snowfall
628cm
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Alyeska

Alaska, USA

Elevation
1,201m / 3,940ft
Annual Snowfall
973cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
70%
Season Snowfall
802cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthPalisades Tahoe (cm)Alyeska (cm)
November57.7143.4
December123.3159
January137.6181.3
February127.9114.3
March137.2107.2
April44.296.3

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, Alyeska receives more annual snowfall (973cm) compared to Palisades Tahoe (662cm) — a difference of 311cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Alyeska's best is January (70% probability).