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DONNER SKI RANCH

SKI REPORT
April 27, 2025
Powder Day
Winter Weather Advisory
2025-04-27T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 6000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000-6000 feet. Light snowfall accumulations possible down to around 5500 feet.


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4"

New Snowfall

46.0"

Snowpack

2"

24 Hour Forecast

72%

of Normal Snowpack

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Windspeed

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Humidity

The ski area reports 4" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 46.0". Weather today, snow showers. high near 36. calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. chance of precipitation is 90%. new snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Up to 10" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Snowpack Percent Normal 72%
Max Recorded Snowpack 208"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 4"
Snowfall Past 48 Hours 4"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 2"
Snowfall Next 48 Hours 2"
Snowfall Next 72 Hours 2"
Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
       

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Depth


Historical Air Temperature


Seasonal Comparison


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Ski Area Forecast View more

Ski Area Next 3 Days
Mammoth Mountain 4"
Kirkwood 2"
Snow Summit Mountain Resort 0"
Mountain High Resort 0"
Sugar Bowl Resort 2"
Tahoe Donner 2"
Donner Ski Ranch 2"
Soda Springs 10.29"
Snow Valley Ski Resort 0"
Alpine Meadows Ski Area 2"

Regional Snowpack View more

Location Snowpack
NOHRSC RUBICON #2 45"
WARD CREEK #3 48"
NOHRSC MEADOW LK SNOW COURSE 135.69"
NOHRSC SPRATT CREEK 1"
NOHRSC GIANELLI MEADOW 79.51"
NOHRSC WARD CREEK #3 48"
BLUE LAKES 40"
NOHRSC ELSTANISLAUS MEADOW (GOES) 52.59"
NOHRSC BLUE LAKES 182"
CARSON PASS 39"
HAGAN'S MEADOW 4"
MT ROSE SKI AREA 81"
NOHRSC CARSON PASS 39"
NOHRSC CSS LAB 50"
NOHRSC FORESTDALE CREEK 55"

About the Area


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 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.

Night Skiing No
Lift Count 6 Lifts
Hourly Lift Capacity 7800 per hour
Base Elevation 2143 Meters
Terrain Park Yes
Acreage 505 Acres
Established 1937
Run Count 52 Trails
       



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