📷 Batea Mahuida
South America
Batea Mahuida
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Last Snowfall
Aug 16
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
5.6cm
14-Day Forecast
72.6cm
Snow Depth
90cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
5
2026 season
Overview
Batea Mahuida is a ski resort in South America, Argentina. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 55/100 (Excellent), snow base 90 cm (35.4 in), 6 cm (2.4 in) of snow in the last 7 days. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~73 cm (28.7 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Batea Mahuida is a ski resort located in Villa Pehuenia, Neuquén, Argentina, operated by the Puel Mapuche community. The resort features gentle slopes ideal for beginners and families, offering skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing with panoramic views of the Andes and nearby lakes. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountain refuge with local cuisine, providing a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere. Its unique community management and scenic setting distinguish Batea Mahuida as a notable destination for accessible and authentic Patagonian winter experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Batea Mahuida
Lifts
3
Skiable area
3 ac
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Major snowfall ahead - 73cm forecast.
Current conditions at Batea Mahuida show a snow depth of 90cm, with temperatures around -1°C and partly cloudy skies. In the past week, 6cm of new snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 301cm, which is 98% of the 5-year average to date.
AI-generated summaryDepth
90cm depth — good coverage on most runs.
Recent
There has been 6cm of snowfall in the last 7 days.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 73cm, with some models suggesting up to 123cm.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are slightly below the 5-year average of 306cm.
Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Open-MeteoBase 90cm · Summit 90cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1681m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1650m
Temp
0.2°C
Wind
3.2km/h
Snow Depth
90cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
77.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1775m
Temp
--°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
90cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
72.6cm
Summit
1900m
Temp
-1.4°C
Wind
3.2km/h
Snow Depth
90cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
87cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Batea Mahuida (andes), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:02 PM
Today 2 / -8 | Sat, Aug 22 5 / -8 | Sun, Aug 23 3 / -5 | Mon, Aug 24 3 / -73.3cm5mm | Tue, Aug 25 -1 / -326cm37.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 -1 / -219.2cm27.4mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 3 | 13.6 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 10.5 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 19.4 | 13.4 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 15 |
| Temp (°C) | -7 | 1 | -4 | -6 | 3 | -4 | -4 | 2 | -4 | -5 | 2 | -4 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -2 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 20 | 34 | 61 | 52 | 53 | 62 | 54 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1900m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
1.6°
-8.1°
4 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
5°
-7.6°
2 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
2.8°
-5.5°
4 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
2.9°
-6.7°
0.4cm
10 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
-0.8°
-3.3°
25.8cm
15 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-0.7°
-2.5°
19.8cm
18 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
1.2°
-8.7°
4.1cm
15 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
0.2°
-4.6°
12.3cm
14 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
-1.1°
-5.1°
15.7cm
6 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
-1.4°
-4.5°
11.3cm
4 km/h
Summit elevation (1900m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
301.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-2%
vs 5-Year Avg
306cm avg by now
-12%
vs 30-Year Avg
343cm avg by now
306cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 301.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~299.9 cm. That's near the 5-year average (306 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% below the 30-year average (343 cm).
Batea Mahuida Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 474cm with an average of 77 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 128.8cm | 17 days | 39cm | 76cm | 27.6cm |
| July | 117.5cm | 18 days | 84cm | 108cm | 26.3cm |
| August | 119.6cm | 17 days | 111cm | 142cm | 27.3cm |
| September | 62.9cm | 13 days | 109cm | 136cm | 18.8cm |
| October | 34.2cm | 9 days | 62cm | 95cm | 12.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 1, 2026
Through Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 5 past El Niño winters at Batea Mahuida, ERA5 season snowfall median was 560 cm (220 in), about 8% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
560 cm
5 El Niño winters · 8% above median
All-season median
517 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 560 cm | 514 cm – 561 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 536 cm | 463 cm – 559 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 483 cm | 407 cm – 550 cm | 2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Batea Mahuida
- Where is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida runs from a base elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft) to a summit of 1,900 m (6,234 ft), giving a vertical drop of 250 m (820 ft).
- How big is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida has 3 acres (1 hectares) of skiable terrain and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida typically operates from July to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Batea Mahuida get in a typical season?
- Batea Mahuida averages 152 inches / 385 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
