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Is Los Puquios snowsure?

The snowiest week in Los Puquios is week 3 of August. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 28cm of snowfall. Check out the Los Puquios 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 Puquios

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June18cm2.0 days
July16cm2.0 days
August16cm2.1 days
September9cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Los Puquios during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Los Puquios is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Los Puquios normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2840m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3934m) is far above the mid altitude of Los Puquios. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Los Puquios in the middle of April but on average there is one wet day this week every year. 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 Puquios during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.4°C and minimum temperature 6.4°C at the mid altitude. 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).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Los Puquios


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Los Puquios 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 Los Puquios 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 Los Puquios 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 Los Puquios 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 Los Puquios 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 Los Puquios 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.