Donner Ski Ranch
Norden, California
Donner Ski Ranch has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 20°C and a low around 12°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It has 299 m · 980 ft of vertical drop. Donner Ski Ranch typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 15.
Snow forecast
Today · SatClear Sky
20° / 12° °CNo snow
Through the day
Morning
14°No snow
14°No snow
Midday19°No snow
19°No snowAfternoon19°No snow
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,143 m · 7,030 ft
- Summit · Donner Ski Ranch
- 2,442 m · 8,010 ft
- Vertical drop
- 299 m · 980 ft
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 1 – April 15
Parking
Free parking
Official first-time guide and pricing: parking always free and close to lodge; attendants help find spots. No named lot list with rates.
Frequently asked
- When does Donner Ski Ranch open for the season?
- Donner Ski Ranch typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 15. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Donner Ski Ranch open right now?
- Donner Ski Ranch is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Donner Ski Ranch?
- Yes — Donner Ski Ranch has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Donner Ski Ranch and how high is it?
- Donner Ski Ranch is a ski resort in Norden, California. Its base sits at 2,143 m · 7,030 ft, rising to a summit of 2,442 m · 8,010 ft at Donner Ski Ranch, giving a vertical drop of 299 m · 980 ft.