📷 Portillo
South America
Portillo
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Last Snowfall
Jul 10
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by PortilloPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
30.3cm
14-Day Forecast
202.2cm
Snow Depth
25cm
Powder Days
5
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Overview
Portillo is a ski resort in South America, Chile. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 31/100 (Solid), snow base 25 cm (9.8 in), 28 cm (11 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 ~202 cm (79.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 05:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Portillo
Lifts
13
Skiable area
122.1 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(35 total)
Beginner
7
20% of terrain
Intermediate
16
45% of terrain
Advanced
12
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Tio Bob’s – Perched high on the slopes with panoramic views of the Andes, Tio Bob’s is renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, offering hearty Chilean cuisine, local wines, and a convivial atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for sunset drinks and socializing.
Major snowfall ahead - 311cm forecast.
Portillo is currently experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -7°C. The snow depth stands at 25cm, and while there was no new snowfall in the last 24 hours, the resort has received 28cm over the past week. Looking ahead, the 14-day forecast suggests a promising average of 311cm of new snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
25cm depth — adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 25cm · Mid 45cm
- Open-MeteoBase 19cm · Mid 32cm · Summit 58cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
2831m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2548m
Temp
4.7°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
25cm
Resort reported
Resort 25cm · Model 19cm
14-Day Forecast
287.9cm
Mid-Mountain
3385m
Temp
-9.2°C
Wind
7.2km/h
Snow Depth
45cm
Resort reported
Resort 45cm · Model 32cm
14-Day Forecast
269.6cm
Summit
4222m
Temp
-7.1°C
Wind
7.7km/h
Snow Depth
25cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
251.3cm
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Lifts Open
open
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 Portillo (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 Jul 14, 5:04 AM
Today -3 / -90.2cm0.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 -8 / -1114.1cm20.1mm | Thu, Jul 16 -7 / -1028.9cm41.1mm | Fri, Jul 17 -9 / -1266.8cm95.4mm | Sat, Jul 18 -11 / -1426.3cm37.5mm | Sun, Jul 19 -10 / -1328.1cm40.2mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 19.5 | 11.6 | 17 | 38.2 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 14.5 | 11.5 | 5.5 | 11.1 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 9 | 27.9 | 16.5 | 24.3 | 54.6 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 20.7 | 16.5 | 7.8 | 15.9 |
| Temp (°C) | -7 | -4 | -8 | -10 | -8 | -10 | -9 | -8 | -10 | -11 | -10 | -11 | -13 | -12 | -13 | -10 | -11 | -12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 62 | 65 | 61 | 59 | 65 | 54 | 65 | 70 | 61 | 60 | 77 | 78 | 56 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 74 | 65 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (4222m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
❄️
-3.5°
-8.7°
10 km/h
Wed
15
❄️
-7.7°
-10.8°
12.3cm
7 km/h
Thu
16
❄️
-7.3°
-10.4°
22cm
8 km/h
Fri
17
❄️
-9.4°
-11.9°
63.4cm
8 km/h
Sat
18
❄️
-11.1°
-14.5°
35.8cm
10 km/h
Sun
19
❄️
-10.3°
-13.1°
29.1cm
13 km/h
Mon
20
❄️
-13°
-17°
18.3cm
14 km/h
Tue
21
❄️
-12.8°
-16.9°
17.6cm
10 km/h
Wed
22
❄️
-11.3°
-18.6°
19.9cm
8 km/h
Thu
23
❄️
-9.7°
-19.9°
5.3cm
8 km/h
Summit elevation (4222m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
83.5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-61%
vs 5-Year Avg
213cm avg by now
-61%
vs 30-Year Avg
213cm avg by now
213cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been below the 30-year average, with a 5-year average of 33.5 cm compared to the long-term average of 42.2 cm, indicating a downward trend. However, the 2023 season was a significant anomaly, recording 75.5 cm—more than double the recent average and well above the 30-year norm. The current season's snowfall is 34% above the 5-year average and 7% above the 30-year average, primarily due to this outlier year. Overall, while recent years have generally seen reduced snowfall, occasional spikes such as in 2023 can temporarily reverse the trend.
Portillo Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 337cm with an average of 75 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 | 107.5cm | 14 days | 105cm | 165cm | 31cm |
| July | 64.9cm | 12 days | 155cm | 193cm | 21.5cm |
| August | 77.3cm | 13 days | 190cm | 232cm | 23.8cm |
| September | 47.8cm | 13 days | 204cm | 232cm | 15.1cm |
| October | 26.2cm | 13 days | 177cm | 206cm | 8.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled close: Sep 26, 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.
