DONNER SKI RANCH



SKI AREAS • CALIFORNIA

DONNER SKI RANCH


May 7, 2024
43.0" Snowpack (107% of Normal)
• 50° Sunny

Wind Advisory
Until 2024-05-08T07:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, Western Plumas County/Lassen Park, and portions of the Sierra Foothills, including the Feather River Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 43.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 50. west northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
Snowpack Percent Normal 107%
Max Recorded Snowpack 208"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 0"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)
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5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.


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Snowpack levels are currently 23% above average, with snowpack depth last observed at 43 inches.



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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.



Ski Area Summary

Donner Ski Ranch


Donner Ski Ranch is a ski resort located in California, United States. The resort offers 500 acres of ski terrain with 52 trails, featuring a mix of beginner, intermediate and expert runs. The popular trails include Snowbird, Apache, and Buckhorn. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was founded in 1937 and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated learning area with gentle terrain and a magic carpet lift. The best apres ski bar is Summit Bar & Cafe, offering panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and a cozy atmosphere.


Terrain Overview

The Donner Ski Ranch ski resort in California is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The resort is situated near Donner Summit and overlooks Donner Lake. Some of the prominent peaks in the area include Mount Judah, Mount Lincoln, and Donner Peak. The terrain at Donner Ski Ranch offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

DONNER SKI RANCH

Nearby Ski Areas 5 day forecast
SIERRA AT TAHOE NA
MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE NA
HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
SUGAR BOWL RESORT NA
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