Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 April 2026 16:49 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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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 | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 20in |
| Next 48 Hours | 22in |
| Next 7 Days | 26in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 9°F
26in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 19:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 22in 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 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.
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.
Max 34°F
Min 14°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 17°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 17°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
4in New Snow
Fog, heavy snow, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 9°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 9°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 16:49 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
| 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 |
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.