Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 16:49 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

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	12 April
Next Snow Amount	20in
Next 48 Hours	22in
Next 7 Days	26in

Long-range 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).

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.

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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
Sun 12	20in+ New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 27°F Min 19°F
Mon 13	1in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 32°F Min 20°F
Tue 14	Clear sky.	Max 34°F Min 14°F
Wed 15	Light snow showers.	Max 34°F Min 17°F
Thu 16	4in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 31°F Min 17°F
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 37°F Min 9°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 42°F Min 20°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 16:49 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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.

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.