Weather Returns + Easter Weekend Events
Week of March 30 - April 5, 2026 | Published March 30, 2026
Happy Monday everyone. We have a winter tease coming our way this week, but too little too late as resorts are closing across the basin. Time to dust off the bikes!
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
1. Resorts are shutting down early as snowpack collapses across Tahoe
Alpine is already closed, Northstar now ends April 5, and Palisades is targeting a late April shutdown as snowpack drops to ~27% of normal
2. Winter makes a brief comeback midweek before warming again
A pattern shift brings rain and snow Tuesday through Thursday, with snow levels dropping to ~6,500 ft before a warm, sunny weekend returns
3. A packed Easter weekend with events across the basin
Spring Tracks (Flosstradamus), the Golden Egg Hunt at Palisades, and the inaugural Tahoe Nordic Expo headline one of the biggest weekends of the spring
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FROM AROUND THE BASIN
Visual of the Week
👉 Toyota U.S. Freestyle Championships at Palisades
WEATHER OUTLOOK
A quick shift, then back to Spring.
Monday stays sunny (~60°F), then showers move in late. Tuesday–Wednesday bring unsettled weather with snow levels dropping from ~7,500 ft to ~6,500 ft and gusty winds.
Thursday is the coldest day (~40°F) with rain turning to snow before clearing overnight.
Weekend: back to spring
Fri: ~49°F
Sat: ~57°F
Sun: ~64°F
LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
Community + Regional
A Strange End to the Season
March heat killed an otherwise forgettable ski season. Alpine is done, Northstar closes April 5, and Palisades is aiming for late April instead of their usual May closing date.
Fire Season Concerns Rising
Nevada just logged its warmest winter on record, increasing wildfire risk
Five Lakes Trail Reopened
The Granite Chief Wilderness closure has been lifted following aircraft recovery operations
Housing + Development
Truckee Housing Element (2027–2035)
Town Council is reviewing priorities including ADUs and affordability
Local Government
Downtown Overnight Parking Program
Truckee is moving toward a permit system to improve snow removal and manage demand
June 2 Election Confirmed
Nevada County is proceeding with its consolidated election
Ski Industry
Vail vs. Alterra Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit claims major operators inflated day ticket prices to push Epic and Ikon passes (no kidding)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 31
Tahoe Forest Health System Listening Meet-Up (10:00am–12:00pm • Wild Cherries Coffee House, Truckee)
Passover Seder (7:30–9:30pm • North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, Truckee)
Wednesday, April 1
Town Race League – Tropical Theme (1:00–3:30pm • Palisades Tahoe NASTAR Course)
Poetry Workshop: Imagination & Resistance (10:30am • 10031 Levon Ave, Truckee)
Thursday, April 2
Throwback Thursdays (2:00–5:00pm • Rocker @ Palisades Tahoe)
She Mixer (6:00–7:30pm • Tremigo Mexican Kitchen, Olympic Valley)
Open Mic Night (6:00–9:00pm • Cottonwood Restaurant, Truckee)
Friday, April 3
Gold Coast Rail Jam (1:00–3:00pm • Gold Coast Terrain Park, Palisades Tahoe)
Saturday, April 4
Tahoe Nordic Expo (10:00am–5:00pm • Tahoe XC, Tahoe City)
Spring Tracks Concert – Flosstradamus (12:30–6:00pm • KT Deck, Palisades Tahoe)
Easter Egg Hunt + Free Breakfast (8:00am • Village Camp Truckee)
Northstar Après Music Series (3:00–6:00pm • The Village at Northstar)
Sunday, April 5 (Easter)
Golden Egg Hunt + Easter Celebration (9:00am–4:00pm • Palisades Tahoe)
Easter Brunch (10:00am • The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Tahoe Donner)
Northstar Closing Day
SKI REPORT
Palisades Tahoe
Spring operations, 9am–4pm
Machine groomed, variable
~24% terrain open
Mountain Run closed