Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 October 2026 04:50 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
1-week from 30 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Donner Ski Ranch?
| Next Snow Expected | 30 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15in |
| Next 7 Days | 15in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 45°F
Min 19°F
16in New Snow
Snow Line from 7,641ft to resort level (7,021ft).
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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.
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Donner Ski Ranch Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
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.
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.
Max 34°F
Min 20°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
4in New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 19°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
04
New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Fair, fog, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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.
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 04:50 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
| 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 |
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.