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Nevados de Chillán ski resort
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📷 Nevados de Chillán

South America

Nevados de Chillán

49

Good

stable

Last Snowfall

Sep 2

8d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

24.3cm

14-Day Forecast

17.5cm

Snow Depth

75cm

Open-Meteo model
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Powder Days

40

2026 season

☀️

Bluebird Days

3

2026 season

Updated: Sep 10, 1:06 AMWeather at base: 1600m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · September 9, 2026 · How we forecast →

Snow on the way, with a big day Friday.

We're looking at light snow starting Wednesday, building up to 14cm on Friday. The week will begin quietly but ends with a solid snowfall, so keep your gear ready.

Short-Term Forecast

Starting Wednesday, we’ll see a light dusting of about 1cm total through Thursday. Then, Friday brings a significant change with 14cm expected, making it the biggest day of the week. This round wraps up after Friday, leaving us with a total of 15cm over the next three days.

Extended Forecast

Looking beyond Friday, the snow quiets down with just a bit more accumulation into the weekend. The week will settle into a calmer pattern, so if you're looking for the best conditions, Friday is the day to hit the slopes.

Yesterday: Snow on the way for Wednesday at Nevados de Chillán

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
49
Good
stable

Exceptional season - 963cm already this season!

Current conditions at Nevados de Chillán are overcast with temperatures around -5°C. The resort has a snow depth of 75cm and has not received any new snow in the last week, but the 14-day forecast suggests an average of 17cm is expected soon.

AI-generated summary

Depth

75cm depth — good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No new snow has fallen in the past week.

Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 17cm of new snow.

Historic

Season-to-date snowfall is 145% above the 5-year average of 665cm.

Data updated Thu, Sep 10, 01:06 AM UTC

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:06 AM UTC

Terrain Open

10/16lifts
59%
21/23runs

Ops signals

  • Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Snow Summary

2499m

Updated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM

24cm
24h
18cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
24
Prev10d
1.1
Now10
11.5
F11
0.2
S12
S13
M14
T15
W16
Past
Today
Forecast

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Nevados de Chillán

About Nevados de Chillán

Nevados de Chillán is a ski resort located in the Andes of southern Chile, offering over 10,000 hectares of skiable terrain with a mix of groomed runs and off-piste areas. The resort is known for its natural hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and extensive network of trails suitable for all levels. Key amenities include a modern hotel, thermal pools, and a variety of winter sports activities, making it a distinctive destination for both skiing and relaxation in a scenic mountain setting.

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Frequently asked questions about Nevados de Chillán

Where is Nevados de Chillán?
Nevados de Chillán is a ski resort in Chile.
How high is Nevados de Chillán?
Nevados de Chillán runs from a base elevation of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to a summit of 2,499 m (8,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 899 m (2,949 ft).
How big is Nevados de Chillán?
Nevados de Chillán has 1,375 acres (556 hectares) of skiable terrain, 23 marked runs and 16 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Nevados de Chillán?
Nevados de Chillán is on the No ski pass found. 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 Nevados de Chillán?
Nevados de Chillán 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 Nevados de Chillán get in a typical season?
Nevados de Chillán averages 400 inches / 1016 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Nevados de Chillán in winter 2026?
El Niño Signal Rank: #37 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +14% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Nevados de Chillán averaged +14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Nevados de Chillán sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 +79%. A pattern, not a promise.