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Alto del Padre Snow History

Weather Forecast for Alto del Padre at 2652m altitude

Issued: 8 am 22 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Alto del Padre: 2.0cm on Tue 2nd

Is Alto del Padre snowsure?

The snowiest week in Alto del Padre is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 89cm of snowfall. Check out the Alto del Padre 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 Alto del Padre

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June69cm2.6 days
July53cm2.4 days
August62cm2.4 days
September39cm2.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alto del Padre during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Alto del Padre is 31 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Alto del Padre expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the heli-ski area at 2652m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2955m) is slightly higher than the mid altitude of Alto del Padre. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Alto del Padre at the end of May but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 31cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Alto del Padre during week four of May with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 1.5°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 14km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Alto del Padre and (2014 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Alto del Padre


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Alto del Padre and (2014 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Alto del Padre 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Alto del Padre and (2014 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Alto del Padre 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Alto del Padre and (2014 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Alto del Padre 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.