Donner Ski Ranch 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 18:41 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 30 October 2026 20:46 CDT
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast updated at 18:41 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
11cm New Snow
Cloudy, fog, heavy snow 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 30 October 2026 20:46 CDT
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Donner Ski Ranch
Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
1cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then clear sky, clear spells 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | ![]() | Fog. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Sat | 12:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | ![]() | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 14:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 15:00 | ![]() | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 16:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 18:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sat | 19:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Light | 50% |
| Sat | 22:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | S Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | S Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | ![]() | Fog. | -2℃ | S Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -2℃ | S Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -2℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -4℃ | S Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -5℃ | S Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | ![]() | Fog. | -6℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | ![]() | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 25cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 22cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 22cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 22cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 18cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 16cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 10cm | 11cm |
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.









