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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 11th May 2025

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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch

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This is the Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch, United States for 16 days from 11 May.

Updated 11 May 2025 16:40 AEST.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Donner Ski Ranch.

Forecast for today in Donner Ski Ranch

Max 15℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Donner Ski Ranch has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
WindSW F4SW F5SW F2
2,442m
14℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
+3cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Fair
SW F4SW F5SW F2
2,291m
14℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
10℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
SW F4SW F5SW F2
2,140m
15℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
+2cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
11℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
16℃
Cloud
14℃
Fair
Snow Line

2,140m

2,140m

2,140m

Max Town15℃7℃4℃11℃15℃16℃14℃
Min Town3℃-3℃-8℃-4℃-1℃3℃3℃

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 15℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

2cm to 3cm New Snow

ClearClearFogMixed

Clear sky, fog, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

1cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsCloudClearLt Snow Shwrs

Light snow showers first, cloudy then clear sky, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 11℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

SnowFairClearClear

Snow showers, fair, clear sky later.

Max 15℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
17

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy 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 16:40 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Alpine Meadows20cm 21cm
Diamond Peak6cm 10cm
Palisades Tahoe6cm 7cm
Soda Springs7cm 7cm
Boreal6cm 6cm
Homewood3cm 3cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe2cm 3cm
Heavenly2cm 2cm

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.