📷 Vallecitos
South America
Vallecitos
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Aug 17
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
19.6cm
14-Day Forecast
51.9cm
Snow Depth
--
Overview
Vallecitos is a ski resort in South America, Argentina, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 53/100, 8 cm (3.1 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 ~52 cm (20.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
Unable to find a reliable description for this resort.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Vallecitos
Lifts
6
Skiable area
250 ac
Runs by difficulty(9 total)
Beginner
2
25% of terrain
Intermediate
5
50% of terrain
Advanced
2
25% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Single chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
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 6cm of snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day forecast indicates a potential for snowfall, averaging around 52cm.
Historic
So far this season, the snow accumulation is approximately 170% of the 5-year to-date average.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:08 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, 03:08 PM UTC
Base
3000m
Temp
3.2°C
Wind
2.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
48.7cm
Mid-Mountain
3325m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
51.9cm
Summit
3650m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
2.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
57.1cm
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 Vallecitos (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, 3:08 PM
Today 0 / -7 | Sat, Aug 22 2 / -5 | Sun, Aug 23 -1 / -60.2cm0.3mm | Mon, Aug 24 1 / -71.6cm2.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 -1 / -419.3cm27.6mm | Wed, Aug 26 -5 / -826.7cm38.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 9 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 11.5 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 6.3 | 8.4 | 12.9 | 15.1 | 6.6 | 16.4 |
| Temp (°C) | -6 | -1 | -5 | -3 | 2 | -3 | -4 | -1 | -4 | -6 | 0 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -7 | -5 | -6 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 31 | 27 | 35 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 51 | 29 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 35 | 41 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3650m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
-0.5°
-7.4°
15 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
2°
-4.8°
13 km/h
Sun
23
❄️
-0.8°
-5.7°
0.2cm
11 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
1°
-7.4°
1cm
29 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
-0.6°
-4.4°
17.5cm
20 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-4.7°
-7.7°
27.9cm
8 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
-7.8°
-11.1°
13.7cm
9 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
-6.4°
-10.9°
5.2cm
8 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
-6.9°
-11.1°
3.4cm
18 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
-5.3°
-12.6°
4.8cm
21 km/h
Summit elevation (3650m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
276.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+70%
vs 5-Year Avg
163cm avg by now
+107%
vs 30-Year Avg
134cm avg by now
163cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 276.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~277.1 cm. That's 70% above the 5-year average (163 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 107% above the 30-year average (134 cm).
Vallecitos Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 240cm with an average of 70 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 | 58.9cm | 13 days | 29cm | 51cm | 16.9cm |
| July | 42.6cm | 12 days | 53cm | 70cm | 13.7cm |
| August | 50cm | 12 days | 69cm | 90cm | 15cm |
| September | 39cm | 13 days | 75cm | 92cm | 12.5cm |
| October | 28.1cm | 11 days | 52cm | 74cm | 9.2cm |
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 Vallecitos, ERA5 season snowfall median was 310 cm (122 in), about 35% above 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
310 cm
5 El Niño winters · 35% above median
All-season median
230 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 310 cm | 254 cm – 383 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 153 cm | 107 cm – 235 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 227 cm | 169 cm – 283 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 Vallecitos
- Where is Vallecitos?
- Vallecitos is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Vallecitos?
- Vallecitos runs from a base elevation of 3,000 m (9,843 ft) to a summit of 3,650 m (11,975 ft), giving a vertical drop of 650 m (2,133 ft).
- How big is Vallecitos?
- Vallecitos has 250 acres (101 hectares) of skiable terrain, 9 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Vallecitos?
- Vallecitos 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.
