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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 30th October 2026

Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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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

CloudCloudCloudFair

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

ClearCloudSnowHvy 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

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Fri00:00Mixed

Clear spells.3℃SW
Breeze
0%
Fri01:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
0%
Fri02:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Fri03:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri04:00Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃SW
Breeze
20%
Fri05:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
20%
Fri06:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
25%
Fri07:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri08:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri09:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Light
10%
Fri10:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
10%
Fri11:00Fog

Fog.2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Fri12:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Fri13:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
5℃SW
Breeze
5%
Fri14:00Fair

Fair.5℃SW
Breeze
5%
Fri15:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
6℃SW
Breeze
10%
Fri16:00Fair

Fair.6℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri17:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
5℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri18:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Breeze
15%
Fri19:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
3℃SW
Breeze
30%
Fri20:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
2℃SW
Breeze
25%
Fri21:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,219m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃SW
Breeze
20%
Fri22:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃SW
Breeze
20%
Fri23:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
10%
Sat00:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sat01:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃SW
Breeze
10%
Sat02:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
10%
Sat03:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,169m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sat04:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
1℃SW
Breeze
10%
Sat05:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
20%
Sat06:00Fog

Fog.1℃SW
Breeze
25%
Sat07:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.1℃SW
Breeze
35%
Sat08:00Hvy Snow

3cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow.1℃SW
Breeze
45%
Sat09:00Cloud

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,169m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
1℃SW
Light
40%
Sat10:00Fog

Fog.1℃SW
Light
40%
Sat11:00Cloud

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,279m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
2℃SW
Breeze
50%
Sat12:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
2℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sat13:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,189m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sat14:00Hvy Snow

4cm to 5cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow.1℃SW
Breeze
70%
Sat15:00Hvy Snow

3cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow.1℃SW
Breeze
75%
Sat16:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
0℃SW
Breeze
75%
Sat17:00Hvy Snow

2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow.-1℃SW
Breeze
70%
Sat18:00Hvy Snow

2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).

Heavy snow.-2℃SW
Breeze
65%
Sat19:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
-2℃SW
Breeze
70%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sat21:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
-4℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sat22:00Fog

Fog.-4℃SW
Breeze
60%
Sat23:00Fog

Fog.-2℃SW
Breeze
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 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Sugar Bowl48cm 49cm
Kirkwood39cm 40cm
Palisades Tahoe38cm 38cm
Boreal35cm 36cm
Alpine Meadows34cm 35cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe33cm 34cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe33cm 33cm
Olympic Valley31cm 32cm
Homewood29cm 29cm
Lake Tahoe28cm 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.