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Is Donner Ski Ranch snowsure?

The snowiest week in Donner Ski Ranch is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 63cm of snowfall. Check out the Donner Ski Ranch Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Donner Ski Ranch

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December32cm2.3 days
January37cm2.3 days
February36cm2.5 days
March39cm2.9 days
April14cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Donner Ski Ranch during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Donner Ski Ranch is 44 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Donner Ski Ranch expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2254m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2099m) is close to the mid altitude of Donner Ski Ranch. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Donner Ski Ranch in the middle of February but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of February. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 44cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Donner Ski Ranch during week three of February is -1.0°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.9°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with perfect conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Donner Ski Ranch and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Donner Ski Ranch


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Donner Ski Ranch and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Donner Ski Ranch are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Donner Ski Ranch and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Donner Ski Ranch are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Donner Ski Ranch and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Donner Ski Ranch are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.