Is Pillan snowsure?
The snowiest week in Pillan is week 3 of August. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 86 cm of snowfall. Check out the Pillan 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 Pillan
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 66 cm | 3.7 days |
| July | 66 cm | 3.8 days |
| August | 78 cm | 3.8 days |
| September | 40 cm | 3.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pillan during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Pillan is 86 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Villarrica-Pucon normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1720m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1810m) is very near the middle elevation of Villarrica-Pucon. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Villarrica-Pucon at the start of August. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known 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 86cm. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Villarrica-Pucon during week one of August is -0.2°C while the average minimum temperature is only -1.3°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 28km/h) most of the time are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also occur on average two or three days during this week every year.
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Pillan Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Pillan and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Pillan 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 Pillan 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 Pillan 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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