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Alto del Padre Snow History

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Weather Forecast for Alto del Padre at 2652 m altitude

Next snow in Alto del Padre:
15 cm on Tue 6th
Issued:
8 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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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 89 cm 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)
June69 cm2.6 days
July53 cm2.4 days
August62 cm2.4 days
September39 cm2.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alto del Padre during October (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Alto del Padre is 27 cm. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Alto del Padre expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of October 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 expected freezing level (2853m) is very near the mid altitude of Alto del Padre. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Alto del Padre at the start of October with a rainy day during this week of October happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Alto del Padre during week one of October with average maximum temperature 2.0°C and minimum temperature 0.9°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 14km/h). Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with perfect weather also happen on average one day during this week in any given year.


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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.