Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 April 2026 22:41 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 22:54 PDT
Powder Possible :- 19in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 22:41 PDT, next update expected 04:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 28°F
Min 21°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 21°F and not getting above 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
17in New Snow
Heavy snow.
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 22:54 PDT
Powder Possible :- 19in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 31°F
Min 15°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 15°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
1in New Snow
Heavy snow, fog, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 22°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 40% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 21°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 21°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 80% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 80% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 24°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fog. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 30% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Fog. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 28°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Calm | 25% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Clear sky. | 23°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 18°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 15°F | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Springs | 23in | 28in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 23in | 27in | |||||||
| Boreal | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 18in | 20in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 18in | 21in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 19in | 21in | |||||||
| Homewood | 19in | 20in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 16in | 18in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 15in | 17in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 10in | 12in |
Donner Ski Ranch Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Donner Ski Ranch.
This Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Donner Ski Ranch, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Donner Ski Ranch typically receives a snow depth of up to 120 inches, with reliable snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.