📷 Cerro Castor
South America
Cerro Castor
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Last Snowfall
Jun 30
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
18.8cm
14-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
15cm
Powder Days
6
2026 season
Overview
Cerro Castor is a ski resort in South America, Argentina. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 28/100 (Fair), snow base 15 cm (5.9 in), 16 cm (6.3 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 ~11 cm (4.3 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Cerro Castor is the southernmost ski resort in the world, located near Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The resort features over 34 kilometers of skiable terrain across a variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and a long ski season from June to October due to its unique latitude. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, panoramic views of the Andes and Beagle Channel, and amenities including equipment rentals, ski schools, and multiple dining options. Cerro Castor stands out for its reliable snow conditions, family-friendly environment, and distinctive Patagonian setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cerro Castor
Lifts
14
Skiable area
213.7 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(31 total)
Beginner
7
23% of terrain
Intermediate
16
51% of terrain
Advanced
8
26% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair6
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Morada del Águila – This popular après-ski spot at Cerro Castor is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, panoramic mountain views, and hearty Patagonian cuisine, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind with local wines and craft beers after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Cerro Castor has recently opened for the ski season with a limited snow base. The resort has received 16cm of snow over the past week, and the forecast indicates additional light snow in the coming days. Conditions remain overcast with temperatures around -7°C.
AI-generated summaryDepth
15cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
In the last week, the resort received 16cm of light snow.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook indicates potential snowfall ranging from 19 to 21cm.
Historic
So far this season, snowfall is tracking below typical for this point in the season, with 20cm compared to the 5-year average of 36cm.
Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 15cm · Mid 50cm · Summit 70cm
- Open-MeteoBase 18cm · Summit 18cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
10m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
195m
Temp
-1.2°C
Wind
4.8km/h
Snow Depth
15cm
Resort reported
Resort 15cm · Model 18cm
14-Day Forecast
8.3cm
Mid-Mountain
626m
Temp
--°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
50cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
11cm
Summit
1057m
Temp
-6.8°C
Wind
4.8km/h
Snow Depth
15cm
Resort reported
Resort 70cm · Model 18cm
14-Day Forecast
13.2cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
open
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 Cerro Castor (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 Jul 4, 4:02 PM
Today -6 / -12 | Sun, Jul 5 -3 / -8 | Mon, Jul 6 -1 / -57.8cm11.1mm | Tue, Jul 7 -3 / -91.4cm2.1mm | Wed, Jul 8 -2 / -9 | Thu, Jul 9 -4 / -8 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | -9 | -6 | -10 | -5 | -3 | -6 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -7 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 22 | 16 | 15 | 30 | 48 | 37 | 71 | 63 | 55 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1057m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
☁️
-5.7°
-12.3°
7 km/h
Sun
5
☁️
-2.9°
-8.4°
19 km/h
Mon
6
❄️
-0.7°
-5.2°
7.4cm
27 km/h
Tue
7
❄️
-3°
-9.1°
2cm
21 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
-2.5°
-9.2°
10 km/h
Thu
9
☁️
-3.7°
-7.9°
6 km/h
Fri
10
☁️
-4.5°
-9.5°
0.1cm
6 km/h
Sat
11
☁️
-5.6°
-9.1°
0.1cm
6 km/h
Sun
12
❄️
-5.3°
-7.7°
0.4cm
6 km/h
Mon
13
❄️
-5.2°
-11.7°
1cm
7 km/h
Summit elevation (1057m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:02 PM UTC
20.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-44%
vs 5-Year Avg
36cm avg by now
-44%
vs 30-Year Avg
36cm avg by now
36cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 139.1 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 84.0 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent seasons. The current season's snowfall is 11% above the recent 5-year average and 83% higher than the long-term average, reinforcing this increase. Notably, the 2023 season was an outlier with 207.1 cm, while 2020 saw a sharp dip to 86 cm, highlighting considerable year-to-year variability within the overall upward trend.
Cerro Castor Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 104cm with an average of 72 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 | 19.9cm | 14 days | 23cm | 32cm | 5.9cm |
| July | 22.7cm | 15 days | 39cm | 47cm | 6.9cm |
| August | 23.4cm | 15 days | 52cm | 59cm | 6.8cm |
| September | 17.3cm | 12 days | 51cm | 60cm | 5.3cm |
| October | 13.2cm | 10 days | 21cm | 41cm | 4.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 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.
