📷 Penitentes
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Last Snowfall
Oct 5
todayPast 24 Hours
3cm
Past 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
58cm
7-Day Forecast
59cm
Snow Depth
210cm
ModeledPowder Days
13
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Storm Watch · south america
Early-October Andes System
The prediction
Penitentes
40cm0–84cm, models far apart
1 resort in the path, 40cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.
Forecast discussion
Penitentes is in the path of the Early-October Andes System.
We predict 0–84cm, the models far apart; central figure 40cm, over 6–8 Oct, modelled at the summit, 3,194 m, with 8mm of rain. The biggest day is 32cm on 6 Oct. Day by day: snow Tue, Wed.
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.
Penitentesbase 2,579 m · summit 3,194 m
40cm snow8mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 3,194 m · snow to the base
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/ raincm · mm
Mon
Oct 5
Snow
Tue
Oct 6
Snow
Wed
Oct 7
Snow
Thu
Oct 8
Dry
Fri
Oct 9
Snow
snow Tue, Wed
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.
Exceptional season - 726cm already this season!
Penitentes is experiencing excellent conditions with a snow depth of 210cm and 58cm of new snow in the last week. With temperatures at -1°C and light winds, skiers can expect great visibility and enjoyable runs. The forecast suggests an additional 59cm of snow over the next week, promising continued excellent skiing.
AI-generated summaryDepth
210cm depth — excellent coverage.
Recent
In the past week, 58cm of fresh snow has fallen, enhancing the ski experience.
Forecast
59cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
This season's snow total so far is 223% above the 5-year average for this date, which is 325cm.
Data updated Mon, Oct 5, 05:04 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:04 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Lift and run counts not reported
25 runs · 8 lifts — this field does not publish live open counts to SnowSure.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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About Penitentes
Penitentes is a ski resort located in the Andes of Mendoza, Argentina, near the border with Chile. The resort features over 300 hectares of skiable terrain with slopes suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers, as well as a snowpark. Penitentes offers a relaxed mountain atmosphere, on-site lodging, equipment rentals, and ski school services, making it accessible for families and groups. Its proximity to Aconcagua and scenic high-altitude setting distinguish it as a convenient base for both skiing and exploring the surrounding Andes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Penitentes
- Where is Penitentes?
- Penitentes is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Penitentes?
- Penitentes runs from a base elevation of 2,579 m (8,461 ft) to a summit of 3,194 m (10,479 ft), giving a vertical drop of 615 m (2,018 ft).
- How big is Penitentes?
- Penitentes has 1,829 acres (740 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- When is ski season at Penitentes?
- Penitentes typically operates from July 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 Penitentes get in a typical season?
- Penitentes averages 138 inches / 350 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Penitentes in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #1 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +85% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Penitentes averaged +85% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Penitentes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +82%, '15-16 +36%, '23-24 +135%. A pattern, not a promise.
