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Ski resort in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Valle Nevado
A high Andean resort about 46 km east of Santiago, founded in 1988.
Forecast updated , when it was 10:00 in Valle Nevado (GMT-3).
Valle Nevado snow forecast at 3,670 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Rain or snow overnight.
Starting around 3am, easing by 5am. 0–5 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Valle Nevado at the top lift (3,670 m / 12,000 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–20 cm (0–7 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F), the freezing level near 4,200 m (13,800 ft) and gusts up to 75 km/h (47 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,200 m (13,800 ft)
- Wind
- 15 km/h (9 mph), gusts 73 km/h (45 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 18% cloud
Valle Nevado hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.4 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 4am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 6am | Rain or snow | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-3).
Valle Nevado 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Valle Nevado this week: Wednesday. No fresh snow, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyPoor ski day2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · gusts 75 km/h (47 mph) · freezing level 4,050 m (13,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snowPoor ski day−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | FlurriesPoor ski day−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · gusts 65 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Some sunBest day−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Light snowPoor ski day−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Fri | CloudyPoor ski day−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · gusts 55 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SnowPoor ski day−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,750 m (12,300 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Valle Nevado 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Bluebird−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Sunny−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Sunny1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Valle Nevado on the upper mountain?
About 67 cm (26 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.
Valle Nevado snow forecast at 2,860 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Valle Nevado in the village (2,860 m / 9,400 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F), the freezing level near 4,150 m (13,600 ft) and gusts up to 59 km/h (37 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,150 m (13,600 ft)
- Wind
- 12 km/h (7 mph), gusts 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 40% cloud
Valle Nevado hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Rain | None |
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 6am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-3).
Valle Nevado 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sun7 to 10 °C (45 to 50 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Cloudy1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Valle Nevado 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny4 to 7 °C (39 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Bluebird3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Sunny4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Sunny6 to 12 °C (43 to 54 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Valle Nevado in the village?
No snow on the ground
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 Valle Nevado?
- Country
- Chile
- Mountains
- Andes
- Village
- 2,860 m
- Top lift
- 3,670 m
- Vertical
- 810 m
- Season
- June to October
- Airports
- Santiago (SCL)
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.vallenevado.com
About Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado is in the Andes about 46 km east of Santiago. It was founded in 1988 by French entrepreneurs, on the model of European resorts such as Les Arcs.
The ski area runs from 2,860 m to 3,670 m at Tres Puntas. The resort opened Chile’s first mountain cable car in 2013, and the season runs from June to October.
When does it snow in Valle Nevado?
In Valle Nevado, snow falls on about 9 days in June in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from April to January.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 2 days | 1 days | 4 days | 8 days | 9 days | 7 days | 6 days | 6 days | 5 days | 5 days | 4 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Valle Nevado 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 | 3 | 2% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| February | 2 | 1% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| March | 1 | 1% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) |
| April | 4 | 6% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) |
| May | 8 | 14% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
| June | 9 | 25% | −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) |
| July | 7 | 12% | −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) |
| August | 6 | 14% | −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) |
| September | 6 | 9% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) |
| October | 5 | 6% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
| November | 5 | 5% | −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) |
| December | 4 | 3% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) |
Snow in Valle Nevado in December
In December, Valle Nevado 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 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in January
In January, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in April
In April, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in May
In May, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in June
In June, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 25% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in July
In July, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in August
In August, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in September
In September, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in October
In October, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Snow in Valle Nevado in November
In November, Valle Nevado gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Valle Nevado?
Of the last ten winters in Valle Nevado, 2023 was the snowiest, about 45% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2019, about 51% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 23 June 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 124% of average | |
| 2017 | 97% of average | |
| 2018 | 97% of average | |
| 2019 | 49% of average | |
| 2020 | 83% of average | |
| 2021 | 77% of average | |
| 2022 | 96% of average | |
| 2023 | 145% of average | |
| 2024 | 136% of average | |
| 2025 | 97% 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 Valle Nevado
Does Valle Nevado have snow in mid-July?
Valle Nevado 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 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Valle Nevado?
It snows on about 58 days a year in Valle Nevado at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. June has the most, about 9 days.
What is the snowiest month in Valle Nevado?
June is the snowiest month in Valle Nevado, bringing about 25% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Valle Nevado?
Of the last ten winters in Valle Nevado, 2023 was the snowiest, about 45% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019, about 51% below average.
How cold does Valle Nevado get in winter?
June is the coldest month in Valle Nevado at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How high is Valle Nevado?
The village or lowest lift at Valle Nevado is at 2,860 m (9,400 ft) and the top lift is at 3,670 m (12,000 ft), a vertical drop of 810 m (2,700 ft).
When does the ski season start in Valle Nevado?
The lifts at Valle Nevado usually open in june and close in october. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Valle Nevado
Sources: Chileanski.com (Valle Nevado facilities), Valle Nevado how to get there, Wikipedia