Is Los Penitentes snowsure?
The snowiest week in Los Penitentes is week 3 of August. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 30 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 | 16 cm | 1.9 days |
| July | 14 cm | 2.1 days |
| August | 17 cm | 2.2 days |
| September | 9 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Los Penitentes during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Los Penitentes is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Los Penitentes expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2887m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3943m) is well above the middle elevation of Los Penitentes. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Los Penitentes in the middle of April 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 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Los Penitentes during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.1°C and minimum temperature 5.9°C at the middle elevation. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).
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Los Penitentes Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Los Penitentes and (2007 – 2024).
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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