Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 17:20 IST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 22:16 IST

Powder Possible :- 38cm 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 17:20 IST, next update expected 22:30 IST.

Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Fri
30

up to 3cm New Snow

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,329m to resort level (2,140m).

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 22:16 IST

Powder Possible :- 38cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sat
31

20cm to 27cm New Snow

Clear spells, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.

Snow Line from 2,239m to resort level (2,140m).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
		Snow to	Weather	Temp Town		Rain or Snow?
Fri	00:00		Clear spells.	3℃	SW Breeze	0%
Fri	01:00		Cloudy.	2℃	SW Breeze	0%
Fri	02:00		Cloudy.	2℃	SW Breeze	5%
Fri	03:00		Cloudy.	2℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	04:00		Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	2℃	SW Breeze	20%
Fri	05:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	2℃	SW Breeze	20%
Fri	06:00		Cloudy.	1℃	SW Breeze	25%
Fri	07:00		Fog.	1℃	SW Breeze	20%
Fri	08:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	1℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	09:00		Fog.	1℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	10:00		Fog.	2℃	SW Breeze	10%
Fri	11:00		Cloudy.	3℃	SW Breeze	10%
Fri	12:00		Cloudy.	4℃	SW Breeze	10%
Fri	13:00		Fair.	5℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	14:00		Cloudy.	5℃	SW Breeze	30%
Fri	15:00		Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below.	5℃	SW Breeze	30%
Fri	16:00		Cloudy.	3℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	17:00		Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below.	3℃	SW Breeze	25%
Fri	18:00		Cloudy.	3℃	SW Breeze	25%
Fri	19:00		Clear spells at altitude. Fair below.	2℃	SW Breeze	10%
Fri	20:00		Cloudy.	3℃	SW Breeze	15%
Fri	21:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,329m, with rain below.	Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	2℃	SW Breeze	10%
Fri	22:00		Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	2℃	SW Breeze	5%
Fri	23:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,159m, with rain below.	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below.	1℃	SW Breeze	5%
Sat	00:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow showers.	1℃	SW Breeze	10%
Sat	01:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow showers.	1℃	SW Breeze	5%
Sat	02:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow showers.	1℃	SW Breeze	15%
Sat	03:00		Heavy snow showers.	0℃	SW Breeze	15%
Sat	04:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Breeze	20%
Sat	05:00		Fog.	0℃	SW Light	25%
Sat	06:00		Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below.	0℃	SW Light	20%
Sat	07:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,229m, with rain below.	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below.	1℃	SW Light	25%
Sat	08:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,219m, with rain below.	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below.	1℃	SW Breeze	30%
Sat	09:00	2cm to 4cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Light	35%
Sat	10:00		Fog.	1℃	SW Breeze	30%
Sat	11:00		Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below.	1℃	SW Breeze	35%
Sat	12:00		Clear spells.	1℃	SW Breeze	40%
Sat	13:00	up to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to 2,149m, with rain below.	Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below.	1℃	SW Breeze	55%
Sat	14:00	up to 1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow showers.	1℃	SW Breeze	55%
Sat	15:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Breeze	65%
Sat	16:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Breeze	80%
Sat	17:00	2cm to 3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	1℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	18:00	2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	0℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	19:00	3cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	-1℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	20:00	1cm to 2cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Heavy snow.	-2℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	21:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	-2℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	22:00		Fog at altitude. Cloud below.	-2℃	SW Breeze	95%
Sat	23:00	1cm New Snow Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).	Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below.	-2℃	SW Light	95%

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Kirkwood	66cm	67cm
Lake Tahoe	59cm	62cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	54cm	58cm
Palisades Tahoe	50cm	52cm
Sugar Bowl	50cm	51cm
Alpine Meadows	46cm	47cm
Olympic Valley	41cm	43cm
Boreal	38cm	39cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe	37cm	38cm
Homewood	32cm	33cm

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.