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 59 cm 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
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 33 cm | 2.2 days |
| January | 36 cm | 2.2 days |
| February | 38 cm | 2.4 days |
| March | 38 cm | 2.8 days |
| April | 15 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Donner Ski Ranch during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Donner Ski Ranch is 11 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week. Donner Ski Ranch typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2254m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3191m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Donner Ski Ranch. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Donner Ski Ranch at the start of November but rainy days are possible: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Donner Ski Ranch during week one of November with average maximum temperature 5.7°C and minimum temperature 3.4°C at the mid altitude. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 0 while powder days that don't have perfect weather also happen, on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Donner Ski Ranch Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Donner Ski Ranch and (2007 – 2026).
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.
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.
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.
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