Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 07 April 2026 23:48 UTC
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 08 April 2026 05:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 41cm 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 3 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 8 April.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 23:48 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 08 April 2026 05:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 41cm 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 3 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Partner Offers
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 |  | Clear spells. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 53°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 18:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Calm | 40% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreal | 1cm - | 57cm 22in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 1cm - | 57cm 22in | |||||||
| Soda Springs | 1cm - | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 2cm 1in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 1cm - | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 1cm - | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 1cm - | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 2cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 2cm 1in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Homewood | - | 28cm 11in |
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.
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.