Palisades Tahoe's unique geographic position near the Sierra Crest seems to have done wonders during this storm. While the resort is only reporting two inches more than nearby Northstar, don't be surprised when Palisades' totals jump significantly over the weekend. Wax the pow skis, it's time to sample Palisades' iconic terrain.

Several ski resorts have seen 3 feet of fresh snow, with more on the way. See the list of Sierra Nevada resorts' latest snowfall and base levels.