South America
Penitentes Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 22
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
37cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
199cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Resort Guide
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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Penitentes
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1828.6 ac
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
La Herradura – This rustic bar and restaurant at Penitentes is renowned for its cozy mountain ambiance, hearty Argentine fare, and welcoming après-ski atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and local specialties after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 09:04 PM UTC
652cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+114%
vs 5-Year Avg
305cm avg by now
+155%
vs 30-Year Avg
256cm avg by now
305cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 652.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~652.7 cm. That's 114% above the 5-year average (305 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 155% above the 30-year average (256 cm).
Penitentes Season Snowfall
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Penitentes Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 310cm with an average of 70 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 94cm | 13 days | 79cm | 125cm | 25cm |
| July | 68cm | 12 days | 126cm | 157cm | 20cm |
| August | 74cm | 13 days | 154cm | 188cm | 21cm |
| September | 43cm | 12 days | 165cm | 187cm | 14cm |
| October | 26cm | 11 days | 130cm | 160cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
65.8
Season Average
35 days scored
87
Best Day
27 Aug
35
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
5
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 8727 Aug22cm
- 8526 Aug30cm
- 7728 Aug6cm
September 2026
- 8321 Sep6cm
- 8220 Sep14cm
- 7922 Sep1cm
August scored highest for Penitentes in 2026. Based on 35 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jul 28, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
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 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.
