📷 Las Araucarías
South America
Las Araucarías
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Last Snowfall
Aug 16
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
19.3cm
14-Day Forecast
181.2cm
Snow Depth
114cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
4
2026 season
Overview
Las Araucarías is a ski resort in South America, Chile. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 69/100 (Outstanding), snow base 114 cm (44.9 in), 19 cm (7.5 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 ~181 cm (71.3 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Las Araucarías is a ski resort located on the slopes of the Lonquimay Volcano in the Araucanía Region of Chile. The resort features a variety of ski runs suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers, with panoramic views of native forests and volcanic landscapes. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, a ski school, and a mountain lodge offering food and accommodation. Its tranquil setting and proximity to Conguillío National Park make it a distinctive destination for those seeking a relaxed alpine experience amidst natural beauty.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Las Araucarías
Skiable area
865.4 ac
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Major snowfall ahead - 181cm forecast.
Las Araucarias is currently experiencing partly cloudy conditions with a temperature of 2°C. The snow depth stands at 114cm, and there's been a total of 19cm of snowfall in the past week, enhancing the base. Looking ahead, the 14-day forecast suggests an impressive average of 181cm of new snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
114cm depth — excellent coverage.
Recent
In the past week, 19cm of new snow has fallen.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 181cm.
Historic
So far this season, snow accumulation is 124% of the 5-year average to date of 511cm.
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 114cm · Summit 114cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
2288m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1550m
Temp
4.8°C
Wind
4.1km/h
Snow Depth
114cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
141.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1750m
Temp
--°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
114cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
181.2cm
Summit
1950m
Temp
2.2°C
Wind
4.1km/h
Snow Depth
114cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
189.1cm
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 Las Araucarías (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 / -7 | Sat, Aug 22 8 / -4 | Sun, Aug 23 6 / -4 | Mon, Aug 24 3 / -37.9cm11.7mm | Tue, Aug 25 -1 / -337cm52.8mm | Wed, Aug 26 -2 / -439.3cm56.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 15.8 | 14.1 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 20.8 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 9.9 | 10.2 | 22.5 | 20.1 | 11.1 | 15.3 | 29.7 |
| Temp (°C) | -4 | 4 | -4 | 2 | 6 | -1 | -1 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -3 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 33 | 51 | 41 | 59 | 83 | 72 | 62 | 71 | 66 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1950m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
4.5°
-7.2°
6 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
7.9°
-3.7°
5 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
6.4°
-4.2°
8 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
3.4°
-3.2°
0.8cm
13 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
-0.6°
-3.1°
37.8cm
19 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-2.1°
-4°
38.4cm
16 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
-0.3°
-4.7°
12.7cm
18 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
-1.9°
-4.6°
35.1cm
11 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
-2.5°
-4°
35.6cm
10 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
-2.1°
-3.5°
26.5cm
9 km/h
Summit elevation (1950m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
633.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+24%
vs 5-Year Avg
511cm avg by now
+70%
vs 30-Year Avg
373cm avg by now
511cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 633.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~633.6 cm. That's 24% above the 5-year average (511 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 70% above the 30-year average (373 cm).
Las Araucarías Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 556cm 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 | 133.5cm | 16 days | 24cm | 54cm | 27.2cm |
| July | 137.6cm | 17 days | 55cm | 81cm | 28.1cm |
| August | 142.4cm | 16 days | 72cm | 101cm | 29.4cm |
| September | 87.1cm | 12 days | 59cm | 84cm | 22cm |
| October | 44.3cm | 8 days | 30cm | 51cm | 15.6cm |
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 Las Araucarías, ERA5 season snowfall median was 452 cm (178 in), about 4% below 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
452 cm
5 El Niño winters · 4% below median
All-season median
469 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 452 cm | 444 cm – 486 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 477 cm | 383 cm – 637 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 495 cm | 373 cm – 665 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 Las Araucarías
- Where is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 1,950 m (6,398 ft), giving a vertical drop of 400 m (1,312 ft).
- How big is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías has 865 acres (350 hectares) of skiable terrain and 12 marked runs.
- When is ski season at Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías 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.
