📷 La Parva
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Last Snowfall
Oct 5
todayPast 24 Hours
4cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
10cm
Past 10 Days
47cm
7-Day Forecast
87cm
Snow Depth
144cm
ModeledResort reports 50cmPowder Days
40
2026 season
Bluebird Days
7
2026 season
Storm Watch · south america
Early-October Andes System
The prediction
La Parva
55cm9–89cm across the models
1 resort in the path, 55cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.
Forecast discussion
La Parva is in the path of the Early-October Andes System.
We predict 9–89cm, most likely 55cm, over 6–8 Oct, modelled at the summit, 3,574 m, with 12mm of rain. The biggest day is 38cm on 6 Oct. Day by day: snow Wed, Thu · rain low, snow high Tue (above about 3,225 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Oct 5 – Oct 9, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
La Parvabase 2,653 m · summit 3,574 m
55cm snow12mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 3,574 m · snow above 3,225 m
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/ raincm · mm
Mon
Oct 5
Snow
Tue
Oct 6
Mixed
Wed
Oct 7
Snow
Thu
Oct 8
Snow
Fri
Oct 9
Snow
snow Wed, Thu · rain low, snow high Tue (above about 3,225 m)
snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Exceptional season - 406cm already this season!
La Parva currently has a snow depth of 50cm, with temperatures around -9°C and overcast conditions. Despite no new snow in the past week, the 7-day forecast predicts an impressive 86cm of fresh snowfall ahead.
Depth
144cm depth — adequate for most conditions.
Recent
In the past 48 hours, 10cm of snow has fallen.
Forecast
87cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
This season's snowfall to date is 139% higher than the 5-year average of 293cm.
Data updated Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About La Parva
La Parva is a ski resort located in the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, offering over 1,000 hectares of skiable terrain with elevations reaching 3,630 meters. The resort features a relaxed alpine atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Signature experiences include varied slopes for all skill levels, a dedicated snowpark, and direct access to the interconnected Tres Valles ski area. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out lodging, equipment rentals, ski schools, and a selection of restaurants and après-ski options.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about La Parva
- Where is La Parva?
- La Parva is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is La Parva?
- La Parva runs from a base elevation of 2,653 m (8,704 ft) to a summit of 3,574 m (11,726 ft), giving a vertical drop of 921 m (3,022 ft).
- How big is La Parva?
- La Parva has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 40 marked runs and 15 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers La Parva?
- La Parva is on the Power Pass. 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 La Parva?
- La Parva typically operates from June 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 La Parva get in a typical season?
- La Parva averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect La Parva in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #4 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +60% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Parva averaged +60% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, La Parva sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +102%, '15-16 +29%, '23-24 +50%. A pattern, not a promise.
