Donner Ski Ranch
Donner Ski Ranch
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Core Strengths
Donner Ski RanchTravel Ease
Snow Volume
Snow Quality
Overall
Rank
115
Rank in
Region
16
Rank in
State
14
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
ZRANKINGS EXCLUSIVE
87
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
39
Donner Ski Ranch is ranked No. 39 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
16.2%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
35.5%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
24.0%Dump Potential Rank
39Donner Ski Ranch is ranked No. 39 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
87
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Donner Ski Ranch
Acreage
505 acresTotal Runs
52Longest Run
7,920 ftLifts
8Uphill Max
7,800 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
0Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
0Drive Time
47 minAirport
Reno
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
750 ft
Base Elevation: 7031 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Donner Ski Ranch
Donner Ski Ranch has very good snow frequency of 16.2% of winter days with 6 inches or more and 33% of winter months with 90 inches or more, but also endures 24% of winter months with less than 30 inches. Donner Ski Ranch has decent potential for non-competitive powder skiing despite its short vertical.
Accumulation and PreservationWith its abundant snowfall Donner Ski Ranch should average about 3/4 open at Christmas. However, California droughts can be extreme, so even the snowiest areas are less than ΒΌ open at Christmas in the worst 15% of seasons. Donner Ski Ranch has modest altitude and varied exposures so spring conditions are likely from February onwards in warm weather.