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🇺🇸 Donner Ski Ranch Snow Forecast

Issued: 18 Oct 2026Next 6 days: 108cm fresh snowSnow depth: 234cm top / 193cm bottom

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Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (2362m)		0°C	3 km/h	234cm
Bottom (2143m)		3°C	2 km/h	193cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Donner Ski Ranch! Expect 51cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 57cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Donner Ski Ranch looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 234cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Sun 18 Oct			Mon 19 Oct			Tue 20 Oct			Wed 21 Oct			Thu 22 Oct			Fri 23 Oct
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	3	2	1	3	2	3	2	0	1	3	2	0	0	2	3	3	2	3
Snow (cm)	—	—	18	—	—	14	—	—	19	—	—	15	—	—	14	—	—	28
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	0	-1	-3	-1	0	-4	0	-2	-4	-1	0	-4	-1	-2	-3	-2	-2	-3
Min Temp (°C)	-6	-4	-6	-4	-5	-6	-6	-6	-5	-4	-3	-5	-4	-4	-4	-4	-4	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-6	-6	-6	-6	-7	-6	-8	-6	-5	-6	-4	-6	-6	-6	-4	-6	-6	-5
Humidity (%)	32	39	40	50	48	45	41	32	36	47	42	34	37	50	35	46	47	48
Freeze Lvl (m)	420	274	42	118	348	427	477	3	217	35	307	117	162	81	417	224	152	256

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