Thanks to over three feet of snowfall in the first two weeks of Nov. 18, Palisades Tahoe opened four days early on Nov. 18 for those eager to get on the slopes. So far, Palisades’ Funitel and Gold Coast Lift are the only chairlifts in operation, leaving just a few options for the early season riders. With the help of artificial snow and flexible staff, the new ski season has officially begun for this Northern Tahoe resort.

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