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.

At 1:57 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory in effect until Friday, Mar. 14 at 11 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area.