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Ski resort in Mendoza, Argentina
Las Leñas
A high Andean resort in Mendoza, known for steep, lift-served off-piste terrain.
Forecast updated , when it was 10:00 in Las Leñas (GMT-3).
Las Leñas snow forecast at 3,430 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 50–110 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Las Leñas at the top lift (3,430 m / 11,300 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 50–110 cm (19–43 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F), the freezing level near 3,450 m (11,300 ft) and gusts up to 99 km/h (62 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −1 °C (30 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,450 m (11,300 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 31 km/h (19 mph)
Las Leñas hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Las Leñas in the next 24 hours.
Las Leñas 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · gusts 99 km/h (62 mph) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | 5–15 cm (2–5 in) |
| Sun | Snow−9 to −6 °C (16 to 21 °F) · gusts 122 km/h (76 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | 10–30 cm (4–10 in) |
| Mon | Light snow−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · gusts 121 km/h (75 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Light snow−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · gusts 91 km/h (57 mph) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Snow−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · gusts 96 km/h (60 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 5–25 cm (2–9 in) |
| Thu | Snow−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · gusts 104 km/h (65 mph) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | 5–55 cm (2–21 in) |
Las Leñas 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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Snow−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–30 cm (3–12 in) |
| Sat 26 Sep | Chance of snow−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Chance of snow−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 30 Sep | Snow−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 1 Oct | Snow−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–40 cm (0–15 in) |
How much snow is there in Las Leñas on the upper mountain?
About 1.7 m (68 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Las Leñas snow forecast at 2,240 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 5–55 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Las Leñas in the village (2,240 m / 7,300 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–55 cm (3–20 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F), the freezing level near 3,450 m (11,300 ft) and gusts up to 88 km/h (55 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,450 m (11,300 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 20 km/h (12 mph)
Las Leñas hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Las Leñas in the next 24 hours.
Las Leñas 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · gusts 88 km/h (55 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Rain and snow−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · gusts 108 km/h (67 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 5–30 cm (3–10 in) |
| Mon | Flurries−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · gusts 107 km/h (67 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Dry1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · gusts 70 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Chance of snow2 to 5 °C (36 to 41 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu | Chance of snow2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · gusts 85 km/h (53 mph) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
Las Leñas 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Chance of snow2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chance of snow0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 1 Oct | Chance of snow−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–40 cm (0–15 in) |
How much snow is there in Las Leñas in the village?
About 1.7 m (67 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Las Leñas?
About Las Leñas
Las Leñas is one of the best-known resorts in South America. Its season runs through the southern-hemisphere winter.
When does it snow in Las Leñas?
In Las Leñas, snow falls on about 11 days in June in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from April to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <1 days | 1 days | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 11 days | 9 days | 9 days | 8 days | 8 days | 3 days | 1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Las Leñas month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | <1 | 1% | 4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) |
| February | 1 | 1% | 4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F) |
| March | 2 | 1% | 3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) |
| April | 5 | 9% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) |
| May | 8 | 10% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) |
| June | 11 | 24% | −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) |
| July | 9 | 14% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) |
| August | 9 | 18% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) |
| September | 8 | 11% | −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) |
| October | 8 | 7% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) |
| November | 3 | 3% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) |
| December | 1 | 1% | 1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F) |
Snow in Las Leñas in April
In April, Las Leñas gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in May
In May, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in June
In June, Las Leñas gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 24% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in July
In July, Las Leñas gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in August
In August, Las Leñas gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in September
In September, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in October
In October, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F).
Snow in Las Leñas in November
In November, Las Leñas gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Las Leñas?
Of the last ten winters in Las Leñas, 2023 was the snowiest, about 100% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2019, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 23 June 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 79% of average | |
| 2017 | 107% of average | |
| 2018 | 102% of average | |
| 2019 | 64% of average | |
| 2020 | 99% of average | |
| 2021 | 64% of average | |
| 2022 | 85% of average | |
| 2023 | 200% of average | |
| 2024 | 126% of average | |
| 2025 | 75% 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 Las Leñas
Does Las Leñas have snow in mid-July?
Las Leñas 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 Las Leñas?
It snows on about 64 days a year in Las Leñas at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. June has the most, about 11 days.
What is the snowiest month in Las Leñas?
June is the snowiest month in Las Leñas, bringing about 24% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Las Leñas?
Of the last ten winters in Las Leñas, 2023 was the snowiest, about 100% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019, about 36% below average.
How cold does Las Leñas get in winter?
June is the coldest month in Las Leñas at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How high is Las Leñas?
The village or lowest lift at Las Leñas is at 2,240 m (7,300 ft) and the top lift is at 3,430 m (11,300 ft), a vertical drop of 1,190 m (3,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Las Leñas?
The lifts at Las Leñas usually open in late June 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 Las Leñas
SantiagoOut of seasonValle Nevado35–55 cm this weekPortillo30–90 cm this weekSources: Skiresort.info (Las Leñas)