Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 April 2026 23:45 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 2 April.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 23:45 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 19°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
02
4cm to 5cm 2in New Snow
Light snow showers, cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,140m 7,021ft ).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fog later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 00:00 |  | Snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Strong | 80% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Rain below. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Strong | 75% |
| Thu | 02:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Strong | 80% |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Strong | 75% |
| Thu | 04:00 | | 1cm to 2cm 1in New Snow | Snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Strong | 75% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Strong | 65% |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Lt rain below. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Strong | 45% | |
| Thu | 07:00 |  | Fog. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 22°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | NE Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ 35°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ 36°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ 36°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 27°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | NE Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 12cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Diamond Peak | 10cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 8cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Homewood | 8cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 8cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 9cm 3in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 9cm 3in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Boreal | 4cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in |
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.