Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 11:49 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 55cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 11:49 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max -3℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
50cm to 51cm+ New Snow
Heavy snow.
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 55cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 0℃
Min -7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow falling 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 7cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Strong | 65% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | 3cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | 4cm to 5cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | -6℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | -7℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -3℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 25% | |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Fog. | -1℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Springs | 59cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 57cm | 69cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 54cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 53cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 49cm | 54cm | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 48cm | 53cm | |||||||
| Homewood | 47cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 42cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 39cm | 44cm | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 26cm | 32cm |
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.