Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 May 2026 22:43 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 22:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 55°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 56°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Fair. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 47°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 44°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 45°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 40°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SE Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SE Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 49°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 34°F | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SE Light | 65% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreal | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Soda Springs | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 1in | 2in |
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.