Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
This is the Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch, United States for 16 days from 16 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 04:40 CST.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Mountain Time (US/Mountain).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Donner Ski Ranch.
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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Donner Ski Ranch?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 12cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 32cm |
| Next 7 Days | 32cm |
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
12cm to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then patchy snow, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 November 2025 07:36 CST
Powder Possible :- 29cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
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| Wind | SW F4 | SW F4 | |||||
| 2,442m | 4℃
 +14cm
| -2℃
 +16cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| -1℃
 | -1℃
 | 0℃
 | 1℃
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 2,291m | 5℃
+12cm
| -1℃
+14cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 0℃
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 2℃
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | NE F2 | |||||
| 2,140m | 6℃
+12cm
| 0℃
+14cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,229m | 2,140m | 2,140m | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -6℃ | -4℃ | -9℃ | -11℃ | -7℃ | -7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Donner Ski Ranch Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
12cm to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then patchy snow, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
14cm to 16cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow then patchy heavy snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then light snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -9℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 0℃
Min -11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -11℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, fair later.
Max 3℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
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.
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 04:40 CST, next update expected 10:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 47cm | 47cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 41cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 43cm | 43cm | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 38cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 35cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Soda Springs | 35cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 30cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 44cm | 44cm |
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.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Donner Ski Ranch
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Donner Ski Ranch, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Donner Ski Ranch, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Donner Ski Ranch is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Donner Ski Ranch will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Donner Ski Ranch for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.