📷 Lagunillas
South America
Lagunillas
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Last Snowfall
Aug 17
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
43.5cm
14-Day Forecast
147.8cm
Snow Depth
147cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
8
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Overview
Lagunillas is a ski resort in South America, Chile. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 77/100 (Outstanding), snow base 147 cm (57.9 in), 36 cm (14.2 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 ~148 cm (58.3 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Lagunillas
Lifts
3
Skiable area
494 ac
Longest run
1.1 km
Runs by difficulty(13 total)
Beginner
5
38% of terrain
Intermediate
4
31% of terrain
Advanced
4
31% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Major snowfall ahead - 148cm forecast.
Current conditions at Lagunillas are clear with a temperature of 1°C and a snow depth of 147cm. In the past week, 29cm of snow has fallen, contributing to a strong season total of 409cm, which is 170% of the 5-year average for this time of year.
AI-generated summaryDepth
147cm depth — excellent coverage.
Recent
There has been 29cm of new snow in the last 7 days, but no new snowfall in the last 24 or 48 hours.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests an average of 148cm, with some models predicting up to 215cm.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are significantly above the 5-year average of 241cm.
Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Open-MeteoBase 147cm · Summit 147cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
2704m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2200m
Temp
3.3°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
147cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
91.4cm
Mid-Mountain
2375m
Temp
--°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
147cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
147.8cm
Summit
2550m
Temp
1°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
147cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
119.7cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
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 Lagunillas (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, 3:05 PM
Today 5 / -5 | Sat, Aug 22 5 / -2 | Sun, Aug 23 5 / 0 | Mon, Aug 24 4 / -11.3cm2.7mm | Tue, Aug 25 1 / 018cm25.8mm | Wed, Aug 26 0 / -442.4cm60.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 15.1 | 9.9 | 17.4 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 11.7 | 21.6 | 14.1 | 24.9 |
| Temp (°C) | -2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -3 | -2 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 34 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 55 | 49 | 56 | 77 | 57 | 72 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2550m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
4.6°
-4.6°
9 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
5.4°
-1.6°
9 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
4.9°
-0.5°
8 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
4.1°
-1.1°
0.4cm
9 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
0.6°
-0.4°
18.6cm
7 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-0.3°
-3.8°
36.2cm
5 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
-3.4°
-5.2°
36.8cm
5 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
-4°
-6.5°
19.7cm
5 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
-2.7°
-5.7°
12cm
6 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
-1.7°
-5.3°
12.9cm
7 km/h
Summit elevation (2550m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
408.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+70%
vs 5-Year Avg
241cm avg by now
+73%
vs 30-Year Avg
237cm avg by now
241cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 408.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~409.7 cm. That's 70% above the 5-year average (241 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 73% above the 30-year average (237 cm).
Lagunillas Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 378cm with an average of 71 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 | 100.7cm | 13 days | 37cm | 70cm | 28cm |
| July | 79.1cm | 12 days | 69cm | 94cm | 25.3cm |
| August | 84.7cm | 13 days | 87cm | 112cm | 25.4cm |
| September | 60.9cm | 13 days | 74cm | 100cm | 17.4cm |
| October | 38.4cm | 13 days | 32cm | 55cm | 11.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 15, 2026
Through Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 5 past El Niño winters at Lagunillas, ERA5 season snowfall median was 520 cm (205 in), about 44% 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
520 cm
5 El Niño winters · 44% above median
All-season median
361 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 520 cm | 460 cm – 546 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 322 cm | 245 cm – 368 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 351 cm | 284 cm – 375 cm | 2025, 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.
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.
