📷 Portillo
South America
Portillo
Projected to open June 2027
Best months to book: August, September, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed October 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
203cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
48
2026 season
Bluebird Days
5
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 12, 2026 · How we forecast →
11cm forecast over the next 7 days
Portillo is looking at 11.2cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Monday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 6.6cm over the next 72 hours (Monday 4.2cm, Tuesday 2.3cm, Wednesday 0.1cm). The biggest day is Monday at 4.2cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 11.2cm. Models disagree by 50.5cm on the window total (5.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Monday.
Yesterday: Snowfall Ahead: A Steady Week for Portillo
Portillo is projected to open June 2027. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1August80cm avg · last season 80.6
- #2September49cm avg · last season 69.6
- #3July76cm avg · last season 60.3
Best weeks to book
- #1 15 Aug – 21 Aug · last season 87.1
- #2 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 84.7
- #3 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 78.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 08:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended October 11, 2026
35 runs · 14 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 14
- Runs– / 35
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Portillo
Portillo is a renowned ski resort located in the Andes of Chile, approximately two hours from Santiago, offering dramatic mountain scenery and a unique lakeside setting. The resort features 35 runs and 14 lifts, catering to a range of abilities with a focus on intermediate and advanced terrain, including legendary off-piste options. Portillo is known for its intimate, all-inclusive hotel atmosphere, fostering a close-knit community experience, and its signature yellow hotel overlooking the stunning Laguna del Inca. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a heated outdoor pool, fitness facilities, and a variety of dining options, making it a distinctive destination for both relaxation and adventure.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Portillo
- Where is Portillo?
- Portillo is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Portillo?
- Portillo runs from a base elevation of 2,548 m (8,360 ft) to a summit of 3,310 m (10,860 ft), giving a vertical drop of 762 m (2,500 ft).
- How big is Portillo?
- Portillo has 1,236 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 14 lifts.
- When is ski season at Portillo?
- Portillo 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 Portillo get in a typical season?
- Portillo averages 291 inches / 740 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Portillo in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #2 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +84% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Portillo averaged +84% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Portillo sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +98%, '15-16 +18%, '23-24 +136%. A pattern, not a promise.
