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 June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Chacaltaya is 2 cm. There are typically 1.6 snowy days during this week. Chacaltaya normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of June 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 average freezing level (5025m) is very near the middle elevation of Chacaltaya. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Chacaltaya in the middle of June but rainy days are possible: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of June. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Chacaltaya during week three of June is -0.5°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.5°C. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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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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