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Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 06:41 BST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day 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 (2,291m)
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount 44cm 17in
Next 48 Hours 47cm 19in
Next 7 Days 55cm 21in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -12℃ 10°F

53cm 21in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 06:54 BST

Powder Possible :- 47cm 19in 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 -2℃ 28°F
Min -6℃ 21°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 21°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
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Sun
12

43cm to 44cm 17in New Snow

Hvy SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowHvy Snow

Heavy snow.

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -9℃ 15°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 15°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

3cm 1in New Snow

Hvy SnowFogCloudCloud

Heavy snow, fog, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -12℃ 10°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -12℃ 10°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearFog

Cloudy, clear sky, fog later.

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -7℃ 19°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 19°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
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Snow Line

Wed
15

2cm 1in New Snow

CloudMixedCloudFog

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -9℃ 15°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -9℃ 15°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
16

5cm 2in New Snow

CloudSnowLt Snow ShwrsClear

Cloudy first, snow showers then light snow showers, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -11℃ 12°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ 12°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -6℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 22°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudClear

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

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 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.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 06:41 BST, next update expected 12:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Soda Springs 59cm 23in 70cm 28in
Sugar Bowl 57cm 23in 69cm 27in
Boreal 54cm 21in 65cm 26in
Palisades Tahoe 45cm 18in 50cm 20in
Olympic Valley 47cm 18in 52cm 21in
Alpine Meadows 49cm 19in 55cm 21in
Homewood 47cm 19in 52cm 20in
Kirkwood 42cm 16in 46cm 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.