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El Colorado Snow Forecast - 15th 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 16 days from 15 May.

Updated 15 May 2025 04:35 UTC.

El Colorado Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount 11cm 4in
Next 48 Hours 30cm 12in
Next 7 Days 32cm 13in
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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 1℃ 34°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

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Updated 15 May 2025 16:40 UTC

Powder Possible :- 26cm 10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for El Colorado over the next 2 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
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
WindNW F3SW F4NW F3NW F2
3,300m 10,827ft
-5℃ 24°F
Cloud
-9℃ 15°F
Light Snow
+14cm +5in
-9℃ 16°F
Light Snow
+16cm +6in
-13℃ 8°F
Fair
-12℃ 10°F
Mixed
+1cm
-11℃ 11°F
Cloud
+1cm +1in
-13℃ 8°F
Cloud
NW F3SW F4NW F3NW F2
2,850m 9,350ft
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
-6℃ 20°F
Light Snow
+11cm +4in
-6℃ 22°F
Light Snow
+14cm +6in
-10℃ 13°F
Fair
-9℃ 16°F
Mixed
-8℃ 17°F
Cloud
+1cm
-10℃ 14°F
Cloud
NW F3SW F4NW F3NW F2
2,400m 7,874ft
1℃ 34°F
Cloud
-4℃ 26°F
Light Snow
+10cm +4in
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+12cm +5in
-7℃ 19°F
Fair
-6℃ 21°F
Mixed
-6℃ 22°F
Cloud
+1cm
-7℃ 19°F
Cloud
Snow Line

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

2,400m 7,874ft

Max Town 1℃ 34°F -4℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°F -7℃ 19°F -6℃ 21°F -6℃ 22°F -7℃ 19°F
Min Town -3℃ 27°F -6℃ 21°F -10℃ 15°F -11℃ 12°F -10℃ 14°F -9℃ 16°F -10℃ 14°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 1℃ 34°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max -4℃ 26°F
Min -6℃ 21°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 21°F and not getting above -4℃ 26°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
16

10cm to 14cm 4in to 5in New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -10℃ 15°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 15°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
17

12cm to 16cm 5in to 6in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowMixed

Light snow early, then clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -7℃ 19°F
Min -11℃ 12°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ 12°F and not getting above -7℃ 19°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
18

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudMixed

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max -6℃ 21°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -6℃ 21°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
19

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -6℃ 22°F
Min -9℃ 16°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 16°F and not getting above -6℃ 22°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
20

1cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowMixedCloudMixed

Light snow first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -7℃ 19°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -7℃ 19°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
21

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells 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 04:35 UTC, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near El Colorado

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near El Colorado
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Valle Nevado 5cm 2in 82cm 32in
La Parva 12cm 5in 47cm 19in

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.