Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 01 May 2026 22:43 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Donner Ski Ranch?

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (7,516ft)
Next Snow Expected	4 May
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	1in
Next 7 Days	2in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 63°F
Min 27°F

2in New Snow

Snow Line from 7,346ft to resort level (7,021ft).

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Donner Ski Ranch Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 55°F Min 43°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 56°F Min 30°F
Mon 04	1in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 7,346ft to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 40°F Min 27°F
Tue 05	1in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 50°F Min 32°F
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 63°F Min 35°F
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 63°F Min 40°F
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 60°F Min 38°F

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 22:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Donner Ski Ranch, USA at 7,021ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Boreal	1in	2in
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

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Donner Ski Ranch

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Donner Ski Ranch, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.