Is Chapelco snowsure?
The snowiest week in Chapelco is week 3 of August. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 39 cm of snowfall. Check out the Chapelco 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 Chapelco
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 26 cm | 3.4 days |
| July | 30 cm | 3.7 days |
| August | 27 cm | 3.8 days |
| September | 13 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chapelco during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Chapelco is 28 cm. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week. Chapelco typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1616m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1653m) is very near the middle elevation of Chapelco. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Chapelco at the start of August. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 28cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Chapelco during week one of August is -0.2°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.4°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not have ideal conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.
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Chapelco Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chapelco and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Chapelco 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 Chapelco 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 Chapelco 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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