Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 April 2026 16:49 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 20:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 22in 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 16:49 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 27°F
Min 19°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 19°F and not getting above 27°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
20in+ 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 20:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 22in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 32°F
Min 20°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20°F to daytime highs around 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
1in New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then clear spells, light snow showers 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. | 24°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 21°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 20°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 19°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 21°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 21°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 24°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 3in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Strong | 65% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | 1in to 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 24°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | 1in to 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 23°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 22°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | 20°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 20°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 20°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | 20°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 24°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 26°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 30°F | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Calm | 25% | |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Fog. | 31°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°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 | 21in | 23in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 19in | 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.