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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast - 29th January 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 15 days from 29 January.

Updated 29 January 2025 01:33 AEDT.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected31 January
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days32cm
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Donner Ski Ranch has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report

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Donner Ski Ranch 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Donner Ski Ranch from OpenMeteo
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
Mon
03
Tue
04
WindSE F3SW F2SW F3SW F4SW F4SW F3
2,442m
2℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
0℃
Snow
+8cm
2℃
Cloud
+2cm
2℃
Clear
0℃
Snow
+6cm
SW F2SW F3SW F4SW F4SW F3
2,291m
3℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Snow
+6cm
3℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Clear
1℃
Snow
+6cm
SW F3SW F3SW F3SW F3
2,140m
4℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
5℃
Fair
2℃
Snow
+5cm
Snow Line

2,140m

varying 2,409m
to 2,140m

varying 2,249m
to 2,140m

2,140m

Max Town4℃7℃4℃2℃5℃5℃2℃
Min Town-9℃-7℃-4℃-2℃0℃-1℃-1℃

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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
01

2cm to 8cm New Snow

SnowMixedMixedSnow

Heavy snow showers, clear spells, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,409m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
02

1cm to 2cm New Snow

SnowLt DrizzleCloudClear

Heavy snow showers first, light drizzle then cloudy, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,249m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
04

5cm to 6cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowSnow

Cloudy, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 01:33 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Donner Ski Ranch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donner Ski Ranch
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Alpine Meadows1cm 31cm
Olympic Valley1cm 31cm
Diamond Peak7cm 23cm
Soda Springs2cm 32cm
Boreal2cm 30cm
Kirkwood1cm 23cm
Lake Tahoe1cm 24cm
Heavenly-18cm

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.