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Lagunillas ski resort

South America

Lagunillas

85

Outstanding

↗improving

Last Snowfall

Oct 5

today

Past 24 Hours

5cm

Past 48 Hours

7cm

Past 10 Days

48cm

7-Day Forecast

69cm

Snow Depth

144cm

Modeled
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Powder Days

26

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

8

2026 season

Updated: Oct 5, 5:03 PM•Weather at base: 2,200m

Storm Watch · south america

Early-October Andes System

6–8 OctLikelyon track

The prediction

Lagunillas

46cm0–126cm, models far apart

1 resort in the path, 46cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.

Forecast discussion

Lagunillas is in the path of the Early-October Andes System.

We predict 0–126cm, the models far apart; central figure 46cm, over 6–8 Oct, modelled at the summit, 2,550 m, with 34mm of rain. The biggest day is 32cm on 6 Oct. Day by day: rain low, snow high Tue, Wed, Thu.

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.

Lagunillasbase 2,200 m · summit 2,550 m

46cm snow34mm rain

Modelled at the summit, 2,550 m

Freeze
line
m
Snow
/ rain
cm · mm
summit 2,550 mbase 2,200 m2,5202,7802,6602,7602,88516532211262727

Mon

Oct 5

Mixed

Tue

Oct 6

Mixed

Wed

Oct 7

Mixed

Thu

Oct 8

Mixed

Fri

Oct 9

Mixed

rain low, snow high Tue, Wed, Thu

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.

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SnowSure™ ScoreAI
85
Outstanding
↑improving

Exceptional season - 620cm already this season!

Lagunillas is experiencing heavy snowfall with a current base depth of 144cm. Over the past week, 45cm of fresh snow has fallen, contributing to a robust season total of 620cm. The outlook remains promising with an expected 69cm of snow in the next week.

AI-generated summary
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Depth

144cm depth — excellent coverage.

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Recent

In the last 24 hours, 5cm of new snow has accumulated, following 7cm in the previous 48 hours.

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Forecast

69cm in the next 7 days.

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Historic

This season's snow depth is 174% of the 5-year average for this date, which is 357cm.

Data updated Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Lift and run counts not reported

13 runs · 3 lifts — this field does not publish live open counts to SnowSure.

Snow Summary

2,550m

Updated Oct 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM

48cm
24h
69cm
Past 10d
7-Day Forecast
48
Prev10d
16
Now5
32
T6
12
W7
2
T8
2
F9
1
S10
4
S11
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About Lagunillas

Lagunillas is a ski resort located in the Andes near San José de Maipo, Chile, offering 200 hectares of skiable terrain with 13 runs of varying difficulty and three surface lifts. The resort is managed by the historic Club Andino de Chile and is known for its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a central cafeteria with panoramic views, a mountain refuge, and free parking with direct access to beginner slopes. Lagunillas stands out for its community-oriented spirit, accessible facilities, and scenic mountain setting.

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Frequently asked questions about Lagunillas

Where is Lagunillas?
Lagunillas is a ski resort in Chile.
How high is Lagunillas?
Lagunillas runs from a base elevation of 2,200 m (7,218 ft) to a summit of 2,550 m (8,366 ft), giving a vertical drop of 350 m (1,148 ft).
How big is Lagunillas?
Lagunillas has 494 acres (200 hectares) of skiable terrain, 13 marked runs and 3 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Lagunillas?
Lagunillas is on the Independent. 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 Lagunillas?
Lagunillas 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 will El Niño affect Lagunillas in winter 2026?
El Niño Signal Rank: #7 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +51% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lagunillas averaged +51% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Lagunillas sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +87%, '15-16 +22%, '23-24 +44%. A pattern, not a promise.