📷 Chapelco
South America
Chapelco
Solid
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Last Snowfall
Jul 14
todayPast 24 Hours
0.4cm
Reported by ChapelcoPast 48 Hours
0.8cm
Past 10 Days
13.8cm
14-Day Forecast
29.1cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
10
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Overview
Chapelco is a ski resort in South America, Argentina. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 35/100 (Solid), 13 cm (5.1 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 ~29 cm (11.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Chapelco is a ski resort located in the Argentine Patagonia near San Martín de los Andes, offering panoramic views of the Lanín Volcano and surrounding forests. The resort features 28 runs across varied terrain suitable for all skill levels, modern lift systems, and a range of amenities including ski schools, equipment rentals, and mountain dining. Chapelco is recognized for its blend of natural beauty, well-groomed slopes, and opportunities for activities such as snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing, making it a prominent destination in South America.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Chapelco
Lifts
13
Skiable area
146.5 ac
Longest run
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Runs by difficulty(29 total)
Beginner
7
25% of terrain
Intermediate
13
44% of terrain
Advanced
6
21% of terrain
Expert
3
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner25%
- Intermediate44%
- Advanced21%
- Expert10%
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad1
- Double chair4
- 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
Pradera del Puma – This popular après-ski bar at Chapelco is renowned for its cozy mountain atmosphere, signature cocktails, and panoramic views of the Andes, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Major snowfall ahead - 70cm forecast.
Chapelco is currently experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -2°C and a snow depth of 34cm. In the past week, 13cm of new snow has fallen, but the area has not seen any fresh snow in the last 24 or 48 hours.
Depth
Limited depth data — check the resort snow report.
Recent
In the last 7 days, 13cm of snow has accumulated.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 70cm of additional snow, with a potential high of 116cm according to ECMWF models.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is at 64cm, which is 46% of the 5-year average for this time of year.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:01 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 0cm
- Open-MeteoBase 34cm · Summit 34cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1623m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1250m
Temp
2.4°C
Wind
10.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
Resort reported
Resort 0cm · Model 34cm
14-Day Forecast
53.3cm
Mid-Mountain
1615m
Temp
--°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
--
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
29.1cm
Summit
1980m
Temp
-2.3°C
Wind
10.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
58.2cm
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 Chapelco (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 14, 6:01 AM
Today 1 / -311.4cm16.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 -2 / -312.5cm17.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 -2 / -320.9cm29.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 -2 / -113.6cm5.1mm | Sat, Jul 18 -3 / -12 | Sun, Jul 19 -5 / -141.7cm2.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 2.3 | 2 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 8.3 | 5 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| Precip (mm) | 3.3 | 2.9 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 11.8 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 12.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Temp (°C) | -2 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -10 | -4 | -10 | -10 | -5 | -9 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 31 | 37 | 42 | 47 | 48 | 40 | 47 | 45 | 39 | 49 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 23 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1980m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
❄️
1°
-2.8°
8.2cm
13 km/h
Wed
15
❄️
-1.8°
-3.3°
14.6cm
12 km/h
Thu
16
❄️
-1.9°
-3°
19.7cm
8 km/h
Fri
17
❄️
-2.3°
-10.7°
5.7cm
19 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
-3.3°
-12.1°
0.1cm
12 km/h
Sun
19
❄️
-4.6°
-13.8°
1.9cm
12 km/h
Mon
20
❄️
-1.6°
-7.1°
0.3cm
11 km/h
Tue
21
❄️
-5.5°
-6.6°
10.4cm
20 km/h
Wed
22
❄️
-4.4°
-7°
14.1cm
17 km/h
Thu
23
❄️
-4°
-7.5°
3.6cm
7 km/h
Summit elevation (1980m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:01 AM UTC
63.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-54%
vs 5-Year Avg
140cm avg by now
-54%
vs 30-Year Avg
140cm avg by now
140cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been highly variable, with significant anomalies such as the extremely low snowfall in 2022 (0.1 cm) and the unusually high snowfall in 2023 (70.1 cm). The current season's snowfall (21.4 cm) is slightly above the 5-year and 30-year averages, representing 44% and 47% of those historical averages, respectively. Despite recent fluctuations, the overall trend remains relatively stable when comparing short- and long-term averages, though the pronounced year-to-year variability suggests increased unpredictability in seasonal snowfall.
Chapelco Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 378cm with an average of 82 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 | 106.6cm | 18 days | 28cm | 53cm | 25.7cm |
| July | 91.6cm | 18 days | 56cm | 75cm | 21.8cm |
| August | 93.8cm | 18 days | 72cm | 95cm | 21.6cm |
| September | 46.5cm | 14 days | 64cm | 84cm | 14.4cm |
| October | 31.4cm | 11 days | 28cm | 50cm | 10.7cm |
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 8, 2026
Through Sep 27, 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.
