Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 04:50 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 30 October.

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	30 October
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	15in
Next 7 Days	15in

Long-range 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).

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 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
Fri 30	up to 1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 7,641ft to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 42°F Min 34°F
Sat 31	8in to 11in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow Line from 7,346ft to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 35°F Min 28°F
Sun 01	4in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 34°F Min 20°F
Mon 02	Cloudy.	Max 40°F Min 19°F
Tue 03	Cloudy.	Max 45°F Min 25°F
Wed 04	New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (7,021ft).	Max 42°F Min 27°F
Thu 05	Cloudy.	Max 43°F Min 26°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 04:50 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.

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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
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.

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.