Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 October 2026 06:49 NZDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 08:50 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 41cm 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 06:49 NZDT, next update expected 12:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 2,219m to resort level (2,140m).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 08:50 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
17cm to 27cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 2,279m 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
| Base | 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 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | ![]() | Fair. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | ![]() | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Fri | 22:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 5% |
| Sat | 04:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Sat | 06:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | ![]() | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Sat | 09:00 | ![]() | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% |
| Sat | 10:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | ![]() | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sat | 12:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 14:00 | ![]() | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 15:00 | ![]() | 3cm to 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 16:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 17:00 | ![]() | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 18:00 | ![]() | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | ![]() | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | ![]() | Fog. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | ![]() | Fog. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 48cm | 49cm | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 39cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 38cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 35cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 34cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 33cm | 34cm | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 33cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 31cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Homewood | 29cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 28cm | 29cm |
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.









