Chapelco Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chapelco
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chapelco, Argentina for 16 days from 12 May.
Updated 12 May 2025 15:34 BST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chapelco.
Forecast for today in Chapelco
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Chapelco has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chapelco Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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Chapelco 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | |
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| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | W F3 | NW F3 | NW F4 | SW F3 |
| 1,970m 6,463ft | 9℃ 47°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
| -1℃ 30°F
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| NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | W F3 | NW F3 | NW F4 | SW F3 | |
| 1,610m 5,282ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 1℃ 34°F
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| NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 14℃ 57°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 51°F
 | 12℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 5℃ 40°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,459m 4,787ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 14℃ 57°F | 11℃ 52°F | 10℃ 51°F | 12℃ 53°F | 10℃ 49°F | 9℃ 48°F | 5℃ 40°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 38°F | 6℃ 43°F | 1℃ 33°F | -1℃ 31°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Chapelco Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, fair later.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Light rain, fair, light rain later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Chapelco, Argentina gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Chapelco, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Chapelco Snow Forecast updated at 15:34 BST, next update expected 18:00 BST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chapelco
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chapelco, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chapelco, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Chapelco is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Chapelco will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Chapelco for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.