Is Nevados de Chillan snowsure?

The snowiest week in Nevados de Chillan is week 4 of August. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 68cm of snowfall. Check out the Nevados de Chillan 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 Nevados de Chillan

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June52cm2.4 days
July45cm2.8 days
August53cm2.9 days
September22cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nevados de Chillan during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Nevados de Chillan is 1 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Nevados de Chillan expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1970m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3723m) is far above the mid altitude of Nevados de Chillan. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Nevados de Chillan at the end of March but there is a 50% chance that one day will be rainy. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Nevados de Chillan during week four of March with the average afternoon temperature 11.9°C and the minimum temperature 9.7°C. Generally sunny. On average, only one or two days each week are overcast and the rest have at least some sun. Generally light winds (average 12km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


Compare Nevados de Chillan with:

Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Nevados de Chillan and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Nevados de Chillan


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Nevados de Chillan and (2007 – 2022)

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 Nevados de Chillan 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 Nevados de Chillan and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Nevados de Chillan 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 Nevados de Chillan and (2007 – 2022)

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 Nevados de Chillan 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.