Is Portillo snowsure?
The snowiest week in Portillo is week 4 of June. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week with 36 cm of snowfall. Check out the Portillo 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 Portillo
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 28 cm | 2.1 days |
| July | 19 cm | 1.9 days |
| August | 23 cm | 2.3 days |
| September | 11 cm | 2.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Portillo during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Portillo is 26 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week. Portillo expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2929m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2863m) is close to the mid altitude of Portillo. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Portillo at the start of August but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 26cm. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Portillo during week one of August is -0.1°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.5°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have new snow occur on average one day during this week every year.
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Portillo Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Portillo and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Portillo 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 Portillo 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 Portillo 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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