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Donner Ski Ranch ski resort

North America

Donner Ski Ranch Snow Report

Projected to open Dec 28

Projected to open December 28, 2026

Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record

Projected to open Dec 28 — closed March 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 30

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

7-Day Forecast

10cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 31, 12:08 AM•Weather at base: 2,143m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Projected to open Dec 28

Donner Ski Ranch is projected to open December 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, March, January.Dec3Jan1Feb2MarOpens 28 DecCloses 28 Mar

Best months to book

  1. #1February116cm avg
  2. #2March100cm avg
  3. #3January112cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Oct 31, 12:08 AM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 28

Projected to open December 28, 2026

52 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Donner Ski Ranch Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated May 4, 10:14 PM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Donner Ski Ranch. Donner Ski Ranch is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Donner Ski Ranch

Hwy 80 at Donner Summit2.8 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Castle Peak2.8 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Donner Lake4.1 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Soda Springs EB5.2 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Kingvale WB9.4 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Old Ag Sta9.6 km · Caltrans

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Caltrans. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Sierra Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Webcams & Proof of Powder

Live cams and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Donner Ski Ranch

Did it snow at Donner Ski Ranch in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Donner Ski Ranch reports 0 cm (0 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Donner Ski Ranch?
The most recent snowfall at Donner Ski Ranch was on 2026-10-30.