Portillo 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 July 2026 18:48 BST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 21 July 2026 19:42 BST
Powder Possible :- 52cm 20in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portillo over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Portillo
48-hours from 21 July.
See below for forecast detail
Portillo Snow Forecast updated at 18:48 BST, next update expected 21:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Portillo
Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -9℃ 15°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 15°F and not getting above -2℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
10cm to 11cm 4in New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,560m 8,399ft ).
Forecast times for Portillo are in Santiago (America/Santiago) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 July 2026 19:42 BST
Powder Possible :- 52cm 20in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portillo over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Portillo
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -9℃ 15°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 15°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,579m 8,461ft to resort level ( 2,560m 8,399ft ).
Forecast times for Portillo are in Santiago (America/Santiago) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Light snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Light | 70% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Light | 65% |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Shwrs below. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 12:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 13:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 14:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 15:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 17:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 18:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 19:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -4℃ 24°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -9℃ 17°F | SE Light | 80% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -9℃ 15°F | SE Breeze | 65% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -9℃ 15°F | SE Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -9℃ 15°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -9℃ 15°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 17°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 17°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 20°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 20°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 24°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ 37°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 36°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Light | 20% | |
Snow Forecast near Portillo
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Penitentes | 39cm 15in | 131cm 52in | |||||||
| Catedral Alta Patagonia | 15cm 6in | 60cm 24in |
Portillo Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Portillo.
This Snow Forecast for Portillo, 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 Portillo, 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.
Snow Reliability
Portillo boasts excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during the peak season. The resort typically experiences consistent snowfall, making it a reliable choice for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest snow information.