Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 04:50 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 09:46 PDT
Powder Possible :- 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 30 October.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 04:50 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 42°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
30
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,641ft to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 09:46 PDT
Powder Possible :- 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 35°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
8in to 11in New Snow
Clear spells, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 7,346ft 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 |  | Clear spells. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fog. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | New Snow | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 5% |
| Sat | 00:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Sat | 01:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 5% |
| Sat | 02:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 15% |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fog. | 33°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 33°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 33°F | SW Light | 25% |
| Sat | 08:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 30% |
| Sat | 09:00 | | 1in to 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 35% |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fog. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 14:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 15:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 16:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 80% |
| Sat | 17:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 19:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 20:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | New Snow | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 29°F | SW Light | 95% |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 26in | 27in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 23in | 24in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 21in | 23in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 20in | 20in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 20in | 20in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 18in | 19in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 16in | 17in | |||||||
| Boreal | 15in | 15in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 14in | 15in | |||||||
| Homewood | 13in | 13in |
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.
How reliable is the snow in Donner Ski Ranch?
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.