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Ski resort in Río Negro, Argentina

Cerro Catedral

A large ski area near San Carlos de Bariloche in Patagonia, inside Nahuel Huapi National Park.

Forecast updated , when it was 10:00 in Cerro Catedral (GMT-3).

Cerro Catedral snow forecast at 2,100 m (top lift)

Next 24 hours on the upper mountain

No snow in the next 24 hours.

Snow arrives on Sunday, with 0–30 cm over the next 7 days.

High confidence, all three forecast models agree

No snow is forecast for Cerro Catedral at the top lift (2,100 m / 6,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–30 cm (0–12 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F), the freezing level near 2,750 m (9,000 ft) and gusts up to 58 km/h (36 mph) over the next day.

Temperature now
3 °C (37 °F)
Freezing level
2,750 m (9,000 ft)
Wind
7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)

Cerro Catedral hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Hourly snowfall

No rain or snow on the upper mountain in Cerro Catedral in the next 24 hours.

Cerro Catedral 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayDry−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft)No snow
SatDry−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · gusts 58 km/h (36 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft)No snow
SunRain and snow−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · gusts 79 km/h (49 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft)0–6 cm (0–3 in)
MonDry−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft)No snow
TueSnow−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft)0–9 cm (0–4 in)
WedRain and snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft)0–10 cm (0–4 in)
ThuRain and snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft)0–6 cm (0–2 in)

Cerro Catedral 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain

Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Fri 25 SepSnow−4 to −2 °C (25 to 28 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow5–15 cm (2–5 in)
Sat 26 SepDry−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepDry−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepRain−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepSnow−6 to −3 °C (21 to 27 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow3–15 cm (1–5 in)
Thu 1 OctChance of snow−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–7 cm (0–3 in)

How much snow is there in Cerro Catedral on the upper mountain?

About 3 cm (1 in)

This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.

Where is Cerro Catedral?

Province
Río Negro
Country
Argentina
Mountains
Andes
Village
1,030 m
Top lift
2,100 m
Vertical
1,070 m
Lifts
39
Season
July to Late September

About Cerro Catedral

Cerro Catedral is about 19 km from San Carlos de Bariloche, within Nahuel Huapi National Park. It is one of the most important ski areas in Argentina, with 39 lifts and views over Lake Nahuel Huapi.

The ski area runs from 1,030 m to a highest piste at 2,100 m, and its longest run is 9 km.

When does it snow in Cerro Catedral?

In Cerro Catedral, snow falls on about 15 days in August in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from April to November.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Cerro Catedral at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
<1 days<1 days1 days3 days7 days14 days14 days15 days10 days7 days4 days1 days

Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Snow in Cerro Catedral month by month

Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Average snow days, share of annual snowfall and temperature by month in Cerro Catedral, 2016 to 2025
MonthSnow daysShare of the year's snowLow to high
January<10%4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F)
February<10%5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F)
March11%3 to 14 °C (37 to 57 °F)
April35%1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F)
May79%−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F)
June1420%−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F)
July1421%−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F)
August1518%−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F)
September1012%−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F)
October79%−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F)
November43%1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F)
December11%2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F)

Snow in Cerro Catedral in April

In April, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in May

In May, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in June

In June, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in July

In July, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in August

In August, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 15 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in September

In September, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in October

In October, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F).

Snow in Cerro Catedral in November

In November, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F).

Which winters were snowiest in Cerro Catedral?

Of the last ten winters in Cerro Catedral, 2022 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025, about 51% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 28 June 2022.

Snowfall in Cerro Catedral for each of the last ten winters, as a percentage of the ten-year average
WinterCompared with average
201652% of average
2017116% of average
2018114% of average
2019101% of average
2020116% of average
202161% of average
2022139% of average
2023137% of average
2024114% of average
202549% of average

Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.

Questions about snow in Cerro Catedral

Does Cerro Catedral have snow in mid-July?

Cerro Catedral had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in every one of those years.

How many days a year does it snow in Cerro Catedral?

It snows on about 78 days a year in Cerro Catedral at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. August has the most, about 15 days.

What is the snowiest month in Cerro Catedral?

July is the snowiest month in Cerro Catedral, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. August has the most snowy days, about 15.

Which recent winter was the snowiest in Cerro Catedral?

Of the last ten winters in Cerro Catedral, 2022 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025, about 51% below average.

How cold does Cerro Catedral get in winter?

July is the coldest month in Cerro Catedral at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −4 °C (25 °F) and highs of 1 °C (34 °F).

How high is Cerro Catedral?

The village or lowest lift at Cerro Catedral is at 1,030 m (3,400 ft) and the top lift is at 2,100 m (6,900 ft), a vertical drop of 1,070 m (3,500 ft).

When does the ski season start in Cerro Catedral?

The lifts at Cerro Catedral usually open in july and close in late September. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.

Snow forecasts near Cerro Catedral

Map of ski resorts and cities within 150 km of Cerro CatedralSan Carlos de Bariloche, about 10 km away, no snow this week.50 km100 km150 kmNSan Carlos de Bariloche: No snow this weekCerro Catedral
Blue dots expect snow in the next 7 days. Distances are straight lines, not driving distances.
San Carlos de BarilocheCity, about 10 km awayNo snow this week

Sources: Wikipedia, Argentina Turismo (Cerro Catedral pistas y medios), Catedral Alta Patagonia (preguntas frecuentes)