Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 11:50 GMT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 16:46 GMT
Powder Possible :- 38cm 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 30 October.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 11:50 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
30
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,329m 7,641ft to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 16:46 GMT
Powder Possible :- 38cm 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
20cm to 27cm 8in to 11in New Snow
Clear spells, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 2,239m 7,346ft to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 |  | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 5% |
| Sat | 00:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Sat | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 5% |
| Sat | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 15% |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 25% |
| Sat | 08:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 30% |
| Sat | 09:00 | | 2cm to 4cm 1in to 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 35% |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 15:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 16:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 80% |
| Sat | 17:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 19:00 | | 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 20:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Light | 95% |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 66cm 26in | 67cm 27in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 59cm 23in | 62cm 24in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 54cm 21in | 58cm 23in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 50cm 20in | 52cm 20in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 50cm 20in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 46cm 18in | 47cm 19in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 41cm 16in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Boreal | 38cm 15in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 37cm 14in | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Homewood | 32cm 13in | 33cm 13in |
Donner Ski Ranch Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Donner Ski Ranch.
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 piste 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.
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.