El Colorado Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for El Colorado
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This is the Snow Forecast for El Colorado, Chile for 16 days from 15 May.
Updated 15 May 2025 04:35 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 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
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
| 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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| Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | SW F4 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||
| 3,300m 10,827ft | -5℃ 24°F
| -9℃ 15°F
 +14cm +5in
| -9℃ 16°F
+16cm +6in
| -13℃ 8°F
| -12℃ 10°F
+1cm
| -11℃ 11°F
+1cm +1in
| -13℃ 8°F
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| NW F3 | SW F4 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,850m 9,350ft | -2℃ 29°F
| -6℃ 20°F
+11cm +4in
| -6℃ 22°F
+14cm +6in
| -10℃ 13°F
| -9℃ 16°F
| -8℃ 17°F
+1cm
| -10℃ 14°F
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| NW F3 | SW F4 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,400m 7,874ft | 1℃ 34°F
| -4℃ 26°F
+10cm +4in
| -3℃ 27°F
+12cm +5in
| -7℃ 19°F
| -6℃ 21°F
| -6℃ 22°F
+1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
|
| 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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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 Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 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.