Palisades Tahoe vs Heavenly — 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
Heavenly
California/Nevada, USA
- Elevation
- 3,060m / 10,040ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 454cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 44%
- Season Snowfall
- 431cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Palisades Tahoe (cm) | Heavenly (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 57.7 | 37.8 |
| December | 123.3 | 89.7 |
| January | 137.6 | 100 |
| February | 127.9 | 88.7 |
| March | 137.2 | 87.3 |
| April | 44.2 | 27.1 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Palisades Tahoe receives more annual snowfall (662cm) compared to Heavenly (454cm) — a difference of 208cm per year. The best month for powder at Palisades Tahoe is January (58% probability), while Heavenly's best is January (44% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Palisades Tahoe's snowiest month has been January, averaging 137.6cm but ranging from a lean 15cm in the driest winter to 405cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Heavenly, the snowiest month is January, averaging 100cm and spanning 3cm to 298cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.