Portillo Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Portillo
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This is the Snow Forecast for Portillo, Chile for 16 days from 15 June.
Updated 15 June 2025 00:33 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm 7in |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm 7in |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm 7in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Portillo.
Forecast for today in Portillo
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 15 June 2025 01:35 UTC
Powder Possible :- 18cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portillo over the next 2 days.
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Portillo Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Portillo 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 3,300m 10,827ft | 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 33°F
 +14cm +5in
| -1℃ 30°F
+3cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
 | 10℃ 50°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 8℃ 46°F
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| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||
| 2,930m 9,613ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+17cm +7in
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 35°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||
| 2,560m 8,399ft | 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+17cm +7in
| 2℃ 36°F
+2cm +1in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 11℃ 53°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 50°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,560m 8,399ft | 2,560m 8,399ft | 2,560m 8,399ft | ||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F | 4℃ 39°F | 11℃ 53°F | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 50°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 31°F | -2℃ 29°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 28°F | 4℃ 40°F | 8℃ 46°F | 5℃ 41°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.
Portillo 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 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
16
14cm to 17cm 5in to 7in New Snow
Clear spells first, heavy snow showers then light snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
17
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, fair later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
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.
Portillo Snow Forecast updated at 00:33 UTC, next update expected 03:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Portillo
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral Alta Patagonia | 18cm 7in | 67cm 26in | |||||||
| Los Penitentes | 19cm 7in | 19cm 8in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Portillo
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Portillo, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Portillo, 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 Portillo 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 Portillo 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 Portillo 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.