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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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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

Hvy SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowHvy 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

Hvy SnowSnowMixedLt Snow Shwrs

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

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.24°FSW
Breeze
95%
Sun01:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.23°FSW
Breeze
90%
Sun02:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.22°FSW
Breeze
85%
Sun03:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.21°FSW
Breeze
75%
Sun04:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.20°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun05:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.19°FSW
Breeze
60%
Sun06:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.21°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun07:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
21°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun08:00Hvy Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.22°FSW
Breeze
75%
Sun09:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.23°FSW
Breeze
75%
Sun10:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.24°FSW
Breeze
70%
Sun11:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.26°FSW
Breeze
70%
Sun12:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow showers.26°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun13:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.27°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun14:00Hvy Snow

3in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.27°FSW
Breeze
70%
Sun15:00Hvy Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.26°FSW
Strong
65%
Sun16:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.26°FSW
Breeze
60%
Sun17:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.27°FSW
Breeze
65%
Sun18:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
25°FSW
Breeze
70%
Sun19:00Hvy Snow

2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.26°FSW
Breeze
60%
Sun20:00Hvy Snow

1in to 2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.25°FSW
Breeze
60%
Sun21:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.24°FSW
Breeze
55%
Sun22:00Hvy Snow

2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.23°FSW
Breeze
50%
Sun23:00Hvy Snow

1in to 2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.23°FSW
Breeze
50%
Mon00:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
23°FSW
Breeze
45%
Mon01:00Hvy Snow

1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).

Heavy snow.22°FSW
Breeze
45%
Mon02:00Snow

Fog at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
23°FSW
Breeze
35%
Mon03:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.23°FSW
Breeze
15%
Mon04:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
22°FSW
Breeze
10%
Mon05:00Fair

Fog at altitude.
Fair below.
20°FSW
Breeze
40%
Mon06:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
20°FSW
Breeze
40%
Mon07:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
20°FSW
Breeze
15%
Mon08:00Fair

Fog at altitude.
Fair below.
20°FSW
Breeze
15%
Mon09:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
24°FSW
Light
15%
Mon10:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
26°FSW
Light
15%
Mon11:00Mixed

Clear spells.29°FSW
Calm
15%
Mon12:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
30°FSW
Calm
15%
Mon13:00Cloud

Cloudy.31°FSW
Light
25%
Mon14:00Mixed

Clear spells.32°FSW
Calm
25%
Mon15:00Light Snow

Light snow.32°FSW
Light
25%
Mon16:00Mixed

Clear spells.32°FSW
Light
25%
Mon17:00Mixed

Clear spells.31°FSW
Light
25%
Mon18:00Fog

Fog.31°FSW
Light
25%
Mon19:00Cloud

Cloudy.31°FSW
Light
10%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.30°FSW
Light
10%
Mon21:00Cloud

Cloudy.29°FSW
Light
10%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.29°FSW
Light
10%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy.29°FSW
Light
10%

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Soda Springs23in 28in
Sugar Bowl23in 27in
Boreal21in 26in
Palisades Tahoe21in 23in
Olympic Valley19in 21in
Alpine Meadows19in 21in
Homewood19in 20in
Kirkwood16in 18in
Sierra-at-Tahoe15in 17in
Northstar-at-Tahoe10in 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.