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Lat Long: 45.63° S 72.01° W
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El Fraile Snow History

Weather Forecast for El Fraile at 1129m altitude

Issued: 7 am 27 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in El Fraile: 1.4cm on Wed 29th  (after 2 PM)

Is El Fraile snowsure?

The snowiest week in El Fraile is week 4 of August. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 23cm of snowfall. Check out the El Fraile 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 Fraile

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June14cm2.5 days
July16cm2.9 days
August17cm3.4 days
September9cm2.9 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for El Fraile is 5 cm. There are typically 1.4 snowy days during this week.El Fraile typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1129m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2204m) is well above the mid altitude of El Fraile. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in El Fraile at the end of April with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in El Fraile during week four of April with average maximum temperature 4.5°C and minimum temperature 3.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 23km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

El Fraile


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in El Fraile 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 Fraile 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 Fraile 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 Fraile 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 Fraile 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 Fraile 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.