Los Penitentes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Los Penitentes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Los Penitentes, Argentina for 16 days from 22 June.
Updated 23 June 2025 08:38 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Los Penitentes.
Forecast for today in Los Penitentes
Max 1℃
Min -8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -8℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
up to 10cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,879m to 2,779m, with rain below.
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Updated 23 June 2025 08:38 AEST
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Los Penitentes Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | |
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| Wind | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 3,194m | -3℃
 +10cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
| -2℃
 +2cm
| -4℃
| -3℃
| -5℃
+1cm
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| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,887m | -1℃
+10cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
+2cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
| -3℃
+1cm
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| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,580m | 1℃
 | 5℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
| 0℃
| 1℃
| -1℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,879m | varying 2,799m | varying 2,859m | ||||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | -8℃ | -10℃ | 0℃ | -4℃ | -8℃ | -6℃ | -6℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Los Penitentes Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 1℃
Min -8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -8℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
up to 10cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,879m to 2,779m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,799m to 2,719m, with rain below.
Max 0℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
26
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 1℃
Min -6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,859m to 2,629m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Los Penitentes, Argentina gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Los Penitentes, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Los Penitentes Snow Forecast updated at 08:38 AEST, next update expected 14:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Los Penitentes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral Alta Patagonia | 7cm | 20cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Los Penitentes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Los Penitentes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Los Penitentes, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Los Penitentes is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Los Penitentes will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Los Penitentes for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.