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Lat Long: 33.29° S 70.27° W
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El Colorado Snow History

Weather Forecast for El Colorado at 2910m altitude

Issued: 7 am 30 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in El Colorado: 0.4cm on Thu 7th  (after 8 PM)

Is El Colorado snowsure?

The snowiest week in El Colorado is week 2 of July. There are typically 1.9 snowy days during this week with 42cm of snowfall. Check out the El Colorado 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 El Colorado

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June29cm2.1 days
July27cm2.2 days
August27cm2.3 days
September13cm2.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in El Colorado during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for El Colorado is 11 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.El Colorado normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2910m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3605m) is far above the mid altitude of El Colorado. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in El Colorado at the end of April with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in El Colorado during week four of April with average maximum temperature 5.2°C and minimum temperature 3.4°C at the mid altitude. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in El Colorado and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

El Colorado


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in El Colorado and (2007 – 2024)

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 El Colorado 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 El Colorado and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in El Colorado 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 El Colorado and (2007 – 2024)

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 El Colorado 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.