Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 17:42 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 18 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 (2,291m)
Next Snow Expected	21 April
Next Snow Amount	15cm 6in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	26cm 10in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -7℃ 20°F

26cm 10in New Snow

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 18 April 2026 20:43 UTC

Powder Possible :- 26cm 10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 4 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
Sat 18	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ 49°F Min -1℃ 30°F
Sun 19	Cloudy.	Max 9℃ 49°F Min 2℃ 36°F
Mon 20	Clear sky.	Max 12℃ 53°F Min 0℃ 33°F
Tue 21	15cm 6in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).	Max 2℃ 36°F Min -3℃ 27°F
Wed 22	11cm 4in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).	Max 0℃ 31°F Min -4℃ 25°F
Thu 23	Fair.	Max 5℃ 41°F Min -7℃ 20°F
Fri 24	Clear sky.	Max 9℃ 49°F Min -5℃ 24°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 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 17:42 UTC, next update expected 23:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Donner Ski Ranch, USA at 2,140m

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.

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Kirkwood	-	28cm 11in
Boreal	-	26cm 10in
Sugar Bowl	-	26cm 10in
Soda Springs	-	21cm 8in
Sierra-at-Tahoe	-	20cm 8in
Alpine Meadows	-	19cm 8in
Olympic Valley	-	19cm 8in
Palisades Tahoe	-	19cm 8in

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.