Is Aconcagua snowsure?
The snowiest week in Aconcagua is week 4 of June. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Aconcagua Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Aconcagua
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 20 cm | 2.1 days |
| July | 11 cm | 1.9 days |
| August | 16 cm | 2.2 days |
| September | 10 cm | 2.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Aconcagua during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Aconcagua is 18 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Aconcagua expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 5893m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2800m) is far below the middle elevation of Aconcagua. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Aconcagua at the start of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Get prepaired for very low temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Aconcagua in week one of August of just -19.4°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -21.0°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Prevailingly windy this week. (average 66km/h) with the mean wind less than 30km/h just one day this week every couple of years. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snow occur on average four or five days during this week in any given year.
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Aconcagua Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Aconcagua and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Aconcagua are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Aconcagua are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Aconcagua are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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