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La Parva ski resort
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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 La Parva

South America

La Parva

80

Outstanding

↗improving

Last Snowfall

Aug 17

4d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Reported by La Parva

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

81cm

14-Day Forecast

155.7cm

Snow Depth

150cm

Resort reported (website)
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Powder Days

24

2026 season

☀️

Bluebird Days

5

2026 season

Updated: Aug 21, 3:04 PM•Weather at base: 2653m

Overview

La Parva is a ski resort in South America, Chile. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 80/100 (Outstanding), snow base 150 cm (59.1 in), 81 cm (31.9 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 ~156 cm (61.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit3574m
Base2653m
Vertical921m
Lifts13/15
Runs28/40
Skiable Area988 acres
Average snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryChile
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Season dates

OpenedJune 27, 2026
Projected closingOctober 4, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Power Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

El Montañés – This cozy and iconic après-ski bar in La Parva is renowned for its warm alpine ambiance, hearty Chilean fare, and lively atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and mountain views after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
80
Outstanding
↑improving

Major snowfall ahead - 156cm forecast.

La Parva is experiencing clear skies with a current temperature of -1°C and a solid snow depth of 150cm. The resort has received 81cm of fresh snow in the past week, contributing to a strong season total of 370cm so far.

AI-generated summary
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Depth

150cm depth — excellent coverage.

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Recent

There has been no new snowfall in the past 24 hours, but 81cm has fallen over the last week.

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Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook suggests an average of 156cm, with some models predicting up to 187cm.

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Historic

This season's snow total of 370cm is 168% of the 5-year average of 220cm for this time of year.

Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3574mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM

81cm
24h
156cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
81
Prev10d
—
Now21
—
S22
—
S23
0.8
M24
29.5
T25
30
W26
28
T27
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Andes (Chile & Argentina) region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • Resort ReportedBase 150cm · Summit 150cm
  • Open-MeteoBase 147cm · Summit 226cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Freezing Level

2858m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

2653m

Temp

0.4°C

Wind

8.4km/h

Snow Depth

150cm

Resort reported (website)

Resort 150cm · Model 147cm

14-Day Forecast

117cm

Mid-Mountain

3114m

Temp

--°C

Wind

9km/h

Snow Depth

150cm

Resort reported (website)

14-Day Forecast

155.7cm

Summit

3574m

Temp

-1.4°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

150cm

Resort reported (website)

Resort 150cm · Model 226cm

14-Day Forecast

148cm

Lifts Open

13/15
87%

open

Runs Open

28/40
78%

open

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026

La Parva El Niño rank & forecast

La Parva ranks #4 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +60% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#4 of 152Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +60% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

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 — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026, history says this is the winter to book La Parva with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +101%, '15-16 +28%, '23-24 +49%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 +101%'15-16 +28%'23-24 +49%

In-season scorecard

Predicted signal

+60%

Measured to date

+63%

Season total

370 cm

Vs predicted

+3%

Predicted signal vs measured season-to-date against this resort's own climatology.

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

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Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 La Parva (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, 3:04 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
1 / -8
Sat, Aug 22
2 / -4
Sun, Aug 23
1 / -6
Mon, Aug 24
0 / -52.1cm3mm
Tue, Aug 25
-4 / -630.7cm43.5mm
Wed, Aug 26
-6 / -730.3cm43.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)00000000000.21.98.68.213.911.85.912.6
Precip (mm)00000000000.32.712.311.419.816.88.418
Temp (°C)-50-6-21-3-30-4-3-1-4-4-4-5-7-6-7
Wind (km/h)6276366366571010119910
Gusts (km/h)29261920222229302838535488889410710398

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3574m)

ECMWF
186.7cm
GFS
111.4cm
GEM
71.3cm
JMA
207.7cm
ICON
63.9cm
Météo-Fr
0.4cm
SnowSure™
155.7cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

21

☁️

1.3°

-8.2°

10 km/h

Sat

22

☁️

1.9°

-4.3°

7 km/h

Sun

23

☁️

0.9°

-5.8°

7 km/h

Mon

24

❄️

-0.3°

-5.5°

0.8cm

9 km/h

Tue

25

❄️

-3.8°

-6.2°

29.5cm

15 km/h

Wed

26

❄️

-5.6°

-7.1°

30cm

14 km/h

Thu

27

❄️

-7°

-8.7°

28cm

9 km/h

Fri

28

❄️

-7.3°

-10.2°

9.8cm

9 km/h

Sat

29

❄️

-7.5°

-11.7°

8.8cm

9 km/h

Sun

30

❄️

-6°

-11.2°

10.8cm

12 km/h

Summit elevation (3574m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC

370cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+68%

vs 5-Year Avg

220cm avg by now

+64%

vs 30-Year Avg

225cm avg by now

220cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 456.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~369.6 cm. That's 68% above the 5-year average (220 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 64% above the 30-year average (225 cm).

La Parva Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 346cm with an average of 79 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
June101.2cm14 days52cm93cm28cm
July75.2cm13 days92cm121cm22.9cm
August74.5cm13 days117cm147cm23.5cm
September50.8cm13 days110cm138cm14.9cm
October28.3cm14 days58cm93cm9.2cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Current season(2026)

Opened Jun 27, 2026

Scheduled close: Oct 4, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 5 past El Niño winters at La Parva, ERA5 season snowfall median was 499 cm (196 in), about 54% 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

499 cm

5 El Niño winters · 54% above median

All-season median

324 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent5499 cm444 cm – 517 cm2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997
La Niña4286 cm235 cm – 319 cm2022, 2010, 1999, 1998
ENSO-neutral21290 cm258 cm – 360 cm2025, 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.

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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 152 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 — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026, history says this is the winter to book La Parva with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +101%, '15-16 +28%, '23-24 +49%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

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