Is Chacaltaya snowsure?
The snowiest week in Chacaltaya is week 3 of January. There are typically 4.7 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Chacaltaya 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 Chacaltaya
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 3 cm | 1.6 days |
| July | 5 cm | 1.9 days |
| August | 6 cm | 2.5 days |
| September | 11 cm | 3.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chacaltaya during September (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of September for Chacaltaya is 12 cm. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week. Chacaltaya normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 5145m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (5100m) is very near the middle elevation of Chacaltaya. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Chacaltaya in the middle of September. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Chacaltaya during week three of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.2°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.6°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow occur on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Chacaltaya Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chacaltaya and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Chacaltaya 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 Chacaltaya 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 Chacaltaya 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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