📷 Ski Pucón
South America
Ski Pucón
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Aug 16
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6.8cm
14-Day Forecast
251.3cm
Snow Depth
--
Overview
Ski Pucón is a ski resort in South America, Chile, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 41/100, 7 cm (2.8 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 ~251 cm (98.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Ski Pucón is located on the slopes of the Villarrica Volcano in southern Chile, offering panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and forests. The resort features 20 runs across varied terrain suitable for beginners to advanced skiers, with a skiable area of approximately 35 kilometers. Signature experiences include skiing on an active volcano and enjoying natural hot springs nearby, while key amenities encompass equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountain lodge. The unique volcanic setting and proximity to the adventure town of Pucón distinguish this resort as a notable destination for both skiing and outdoor exploration.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Pucón
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1200 ac
Longest run
~1.45 km
Runs by difficulty(20 total)
Beginner
11
53% of terrain
Intermediate
5
27% of terrain
Advanced
3
13% of terrain
Expert
1
7% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner53%
- Intermediate27%
- Advanced13%
- Expert7%
Lift fleet
- Double chair2
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Black Forest Bar – This cozy and popular après-ski spot near Ski Pucón is renowned for its welcoming alpine ambiance, craft beers, and hearty German-inspired fare, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
In the past week, there has been a total of 7cm of snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests potential snowfall amounts averaging around 251cm.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is approximately 86% of the 5-year average for this time of year.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Andes (Chile & Argentina) region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
Base
1200m
Temp
6.6°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
66.7cm
Mid-Mountain
1650m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
251.3cm
Summit
2100m
Temp
0.8°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
258.2cm
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 Ski Pucón (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 Aug 21, 3:07 PM
Today 4 / -11 | Sat, Aug 22 6 / -6 | Sun, Aug 23 5 / -7 | Mon, Aug 24 2 / -57.3cm10.5mm | Tue, Aug 25 -1 / -433cm47.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 -4 / -545.6cm65.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 14.3 | 12.8 | 11.3 | 12 | 22.3 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 20.4 | 18.3 | 16.2 | 17.1 | 31.8 |
| Temp (°C) | -7 | 3 | -6 | 0 | 5 | -4 | -4 | 4 | -5 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -4 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 29 | 54 | 43 | 71 | 89 | 78 | 72 | 75 | 74 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2100m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
4.1°
-10.6°
7 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
5.7°
-6°
7 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
4.9°
-7.2°
7 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
2.1°
-5.2°
16 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
-1.4°
-4.1°
32.2cm
26 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-3.8°
-5°
44.9cm
22 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
-4.4°
-5.5°
31.8cm
17 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
-4.1°
-6.1°
43.7cm
14 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
-2.2°
-5.1°
29.5cm
16 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
-2.8°
-4.4°
34.4cm
15 km/h
Summit elevation (2100m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
161.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-14%
vs 5-Year Avg
189cm avg by now
-1%
vs 30-Year Avg
163cm avg by now
189cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 161.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~162.5 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (189 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (163 cm).
Ski Pucón Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 230cm with an average of 63 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 | 49cm | 14 days | 5cm | 15cm | 13.5cm |
| July | 63.4cm | 14 days | 9cm | 23cm | 14.6cm |
| August | 68.6cm | 14 days | 10cm | 23cm | 17.2cm |
| September | 30.1cm | 11 days | 4cm | 13cm | 9.6cm |
| October | 16.9cm | 7 days | 1cm | 6cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 5 past El Niño winters at Ski Pucón, ERA5 season snowfall median was 182 cm (72 in), about 1% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
182 cm
5 El Niño winters · 1% below median
All-season median
183 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 182 cm | 165 cm – 184 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 184 cm | 133 cm – 281 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 188 cm | 133 cm – 272 cm | 2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
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 Ski Pucón
- Where is Ski Pucón?
- Ski Pucón is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Ski Pucón?
- Ski Pucón runs from a base elevation of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) to a summit of 2,100 m (6,890 ft), giving a vertical drop of 900 m (2,953 ft).
- How big is Ski Pucón?
- Ski Pucón has 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 9 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Ski Pucón?
- Ski Pucón is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Ski Pucón get in a typical season?
- Ski Pucón averages 290 inches / 737 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
