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Caviahue Resort Guide
Superb · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 44 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed August 30
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 22
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
34cm
7-Day Forecast
58cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
50
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Resort Guide
Caviahue is a ski resort located in the Neuquén province of Argentine Patagonia, set on the slopes of the Copahue Volcano and beside Lake Caviahue. The resort features over 325 hectares of skiable terrain, offering a variety of runs for all levels, as well as snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowmobile excursions. Its tranquil atmosphere, scenic volcanic landscapes, and geothermal hot springs nearby distinguish Caviahue as a unique destination for winter sports and relaxation. Key amenities include ski and snowboard schools, equipment rentals, and a family-friendly base area.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Caviahue
Lifts
13
Skiable area
803 ac
Runs by difficulty(22 total)
Beginner
7
31% of terrain
Intermediate
4
17% of terrain
Advanced
9
42% of terrain
Expert
2
9% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
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Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 01:02 PM UTC
709cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+26%
vs 5-Year Avg
561cm avg by now
+51%
vs 30-Year Avg
470cm avg by now
561cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 709 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~706.9 cm. That's 26% above the 5-year average (561 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 50% above the 30-year average (470 cm).
Caviahue Season Snowfall
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Caviahue Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 537cm with an average of 79 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 22% above this average (653cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 151cm | 17 days | 53cm | 100cm | 33cm |
| July | 130cm | 17 days | 108cm | 139cm | 32cm |
| August | 134cm | 17 days | 144cm | 182cm | 32cm |
| September | 68cm | 13 days | 152cm | 178cm | 21cm |
| October | 41cm | 10 days | 116cm | 144cm | 14cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
74.2
Season Average
44 days scored
95
Best Day
6 Aug
44
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
18
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
July 2026
- 8827 Jul37cm
- 8530 Jul12cm
- 8431 Jul9cm
August 2026
- 956 Aug37cm
- 932 Aug27cm
- 9326 Aug37cm
August scored highest for Caviahue in 2026. Based on 44 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
44 days
Jul 18, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 18, 2026
Through Aug 30, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
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 Caviahue
- Where is Caviahue?
- Caviahue is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Caviahue?
- Caviahue runs from a base elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft) to a summit of 2,068 m (6,785 ft), giving a vertical drop of 418 m (1,371 ft).
- How big is Caviahue?
- Caviahue has 803 acres (325 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Caviahue?
- Caviahue is on the No ski pass found. 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 Caviahue?
- Caviahue typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Caviahue get in a typical season?
- Caviahue averages 264 inches / 671 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
