Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 April 2026 18:49 CDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Donner Ski Ranch?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 52cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 55cm |
| Next 7 Days | 66cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Donner Ski Ranch
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃
Min -13℃
66cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 22:42 CDT
Powder Possible :- 55cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Donner Ski Ranch over the next 2 days.
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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 -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.
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.
Max 1℃
Min -10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -10℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
11cm New Snow
Fog, heavy snow, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,140m).
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Donner Ski Ranch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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 18:49 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch
| 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 |
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.