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Ski resort in Valparaíso, Chile
Portillo
A long-established Chilean resort beside Laguna del Inca, near the Argentine border, which hosted the 1966 World Championships.
Forecast updated , when it was 18:00 in Portillo (GMT-3).
Portillo snow forecast at 3,310 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Rain or snow tomorrow afternoon.
Starting around 3pm. Under 1 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Portillo at the top lift (3,310 m / 10,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 15–75 cm (6–29 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
Portillo hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 4pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 5pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-3).
Portillo 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Dry−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Snow−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | 5–25 cm (2–9 in) |
| Sun | Snow−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | 0–45 cm (0–18 in) |
| Mon | Flurries−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Chance of snow−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed | Light snow−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
Portillo 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Fri 25 Sep | Chance of snow−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Portillo on the upper mountain?
About 96 cm (38 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Portillo snow forecast at 2,800 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Rain or snow tomorrow afternoon.
Starting around 3pm. Under 1 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Portillo in the village (2,800 m / 9,200 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–30 cm (0–11 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 4 km/h (2 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
Portillo hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 4pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 5pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-3).
Portillo 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry5 to 7 °C (41 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Dry1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | 0–30 cm (0–11 in) |
| Mon | Dry0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
Portillo 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep | Chance of snow0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Rain1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Portillo in the village?
About 96 cm (38 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Portillo?
- Region
- Valparaíso
- Country
- Chile
- Mountains
- Andes
- Village
- 2,800 m
- Top lift
- 3,310 m
- Vertical
- 510 m
- Lifts
- 14
- Season
- Mid-June to Early October
- Airports
- Santiago (SCL)
- Website
- www.skiportillo.com
About Portillo
Portillo began as a station on the Transandine Railway in 1908 and became a ski area in 1949. It sits beside Laguna del Inca, close to the Paso Los Libertadores crossing into Argentina, and about 160 km from Santiago.
The resort hosted the 1966 Alpine World Ski Championships. It has 35 slopes across 500 hectares, and the season usually runs from mid-June to early October.
When does it snow in Portillo?
In Portillo, snow falls on about 10 days in June in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from March to January.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 2 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days | 10 days | 6 days | 8 days | 6 days | 8 days | 7 days | 4 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow forecasts near Portillo
Valle Nevado15–40 cm this weekLas Leñas55–140 cm this weekSources: Ski Portillo slopes and skiable terrain, Ski Portillo transportation service, Wikipedia