Massive Snowfall Blankets Chile: Up to 2 Metres Hits Andes Resorts
Updated June 25, 2025: Chile dumps up to 80" of fresh powder, Aussie resorts hit 55% open, and NZ’s Mt Hutt leads with 80% terrain—epic season start!
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More South American Ski Areas Open After Up To 2m/80” Of Snowfall
The snowfall was a little late coming but the past week has brought up to two-metres (80”) of snowfall to the Andes leading most of the ski areas in Chile to open now for their 2025 seasons.
South America’s 2025 Ski Season Gets Underway As Snowstorm Hits
Chile’s Valle Nevado is opening a little earlier than expected, this Friday 13 June. It’s the first in Chile and believed to be the first in South America to open for winter 2025.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #251
(Updated 24 July 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #249
(Updated 10 July 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #248
(Updated 3 July 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #247
(Updated 28 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
More Huge Snowfalls in South America
Whilst recently opened ski areas in Australia and New Zealand struggle for snow cover, across the Pacific resorts in Argentina and Chile are reporting more huge snowfalls, with some receiving over a metre (nearly 4 feet) in 24 hours.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #245
(Updated 12 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #244
(Updated 5 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Most of Chile’s Ski Resorts Open For 2024 Season This Weekend (3 Weeks Early)
With excellent early season storms delivering nearly six feet (1.8m) of snow, almost all ski areas in Chile have opened this weekend, in most cases at least three weeks earlier than usual.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #243
(Updated 29 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.