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El Colorado Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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El Colorado Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for El Colorado

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for El Colorado, Chile for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 23:38 BST.

El Colorado Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount 4cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 11cm 4in
Next 7 Days 21cm 8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for El Colorado.

Forecast for today in El Colorado

Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 18°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow

MixedLight SnowMixedLight Snow

Clear spells first, light snow then clear spells, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Powder Alert!

Updated 06 May 2025 07:39 BST

Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for El Colorado over the next 3 days.

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El Colorado Snow Report

El Colorado Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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El Colorado 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for El Colorado from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindNW F3SW F2NW F3NW F3
3,300m 10,827ft
-9℃ 15°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
-8℃ 17°F
Cloud
+1cm
-9℃ 16°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm +2in
-6℃ 21°F
Snow
+9cm +4in
-1℃ 30°F
Mixed
-2℃ 27°F
Mixed
-4℃ 24°F
Fog
NW F3SW F2NW F3NW F3
2,850m 9,350ft
-6℃ 20°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
-6℃ 22°F
Cloud
+1cm
-6℃ 21°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
-3℃ 27°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
0℃ 33°F
Mixed
-1℃ 29°F
Fog
NW F3SW F2NW F3NW F3
2,400m 7,874ft
-3℃ 26°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
-3℃ 27°F
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃ 27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
0℃ 32°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
5℃ 40°F
Mixed
3℃ 38°F
Mixed
2℃ 35°F
Fog
Snow Line

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

Max Town -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°F -3℃ 27°F 0℃ 32°F 5℃ 40°F 3℃ 38°F 2℃ 35°F
Min Town -8℃ 18°F -7℃ 19°F -9℃ 15°F -6℃ 21°F -2℃ 28°F -3℃ 27°F -9℃ 16°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.

El Colorado 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 -3℃ 26°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 18°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow

MixedLight SnowMixedLight Snow

Clear spells first, light snow then clear spells, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -7℃ 19°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 19°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

1cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -9℃ 15°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 15°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFairCloud

Light snow, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -6℃ 21°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ 21°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

5cm to 9cm 2in to 4in New Snow

Light SnowFairLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow, fair, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -9℃ 16°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 16°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

CloudFogCloudCloud

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for El Colorado, Chile 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 El Colorado, 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.

El Colorado Snow Forecast updated at 23:38 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near El Colorado

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near El Colorado
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Valle Nevado 18cm 7in 18cm 7in
La Parva 8cm 3in 8cm 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in El Colorado

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to El Colorado, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in El Colorado, 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 El Colorado 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 El Colorado 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 El Colorado 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.