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Ski resort in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Valle Nevado

A high Andean resort about 46 km east of Santiago, founded in 1988.

Forecast updated , when it was 18:00 in Valle Nevado (GMT-3).

Valle Nevado snow forecast at 3,670 m (top lift)

Next 24 hours on the upper mountain

Snow tomorrow afternoon.

Starting around 3pm. 0–5 cm in the next 24 hours.

Possible, two of three forecast models show snow

Valle Nevado at the top lift (3,670 m / 12,000 ft) is forecast to get 0–5 cm (0–2 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 15–40 cm (7–15 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) and the freezing level near 3,800 m (12,500 ft) over the next day.

Temperature now
1 °C (34 °F)
Freezing level
3,800 m (12,500 ft)
Wind
6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 23 km/h (14 mph)

Valle Nevado hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Peak about 1 cm per hour
Show the hours as a table
Hourly forecast for Valle Nevado on the upper mountain, local time (GMT-3)
TimeWeatherSnowfall
3pmSnow0.3 cm (0.1 in)
4pmSnow0.7 cm (0.3 in)
5pmSnow1 cm (0.4 in)

Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-3).

Valle Nevado 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TonightDry−1 to 1 °C (30 to 34 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft)No snow
FriSnow−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft)0–6 cm (0–3 in)
SatSnow−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) · gusts 87 km/h (54 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft)4–7 cm (1–3 in)
SunSnow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · gusts 96 km/h (60 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft)2–20 cm (0–8 in)
MonDry−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · gusts 72 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft)No snow
TueChance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft)0–5 cm (0–2 in)
WedLight snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · gusts 73 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft)0–7 cm (0–3 in)

Valle Nevado 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.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Thu 24 SepChance of snow−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–15 cm (0–6 in)
Fri 25 SepChance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–2 cm (under 1 in)
Sat 26 SepDry−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepDry−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepDry−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepDry−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F)No snow

How much snow is there in Valle Nevado on the upper mountain?

About 1.5 m (59 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 Valle Nevado?

Country
Chile
Mountains
Andes
Village
2,860 m
Top lift
3,670 m
Vertical
810 m
Season
June to October
Airports
Santiago (SCL)

About Valle Nevado

Valle Nevado is in the Andes about 46 km east of Santiago. It was founded in 1988 by French entrepreneurs, on the model of European resorts such as Les Arcs.

The ski area runs from 2,860 m to 3,670 m at Tres Puntas. The resort opened Chile’s first mountain cable car in 2013, and the season runs from June to October.

When does it snow in Valle Nevado?

In Valle Nevado, snow falls on about 9 days in June in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from April to January.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Valle Nevado at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
3 days2 days1 days4 days8 days9 days7 days6 days6 days5 days5 days4 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 Valle Nevado

PortilloSki resort, about 60 km away15–75 cm this weekLas LeñasSki resort, about 200 km away55–140 cm this week

Sources: Chileanski.com (Valle Nevado facilities), Valle Nevado how to get there, Wikipedia