Is Los Penitentes snowsure?
The snowiest week in Los Penitentes is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Los Penitentes 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 Los Penitentes
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 19 cm | 2.0 days |
| July | 13 cm | 1.9 days |
| August | 17 cm | 2.2 days |
| September | 9 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Los Penitentes during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Los Penitentes is 17 cm. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week. Los Penitentes expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2887m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2759m) is very near the middle elevation of Los Penitentes. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Los Penitentes at the start of August but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 17cm. Temperatures should typically remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Los Penitentes during week one of August is -0.1°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.8°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Los Penitentes Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Los Penitentes and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Los Penitentes 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 Los Penitentes 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 Los Penitentes 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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