Massive Snowfalls in Parts of South America
23rd August 2025
Last modified on August 26th, 2025
There has been over 1m of fresh snow in the past 24-hours in Chile with more in the forecast. In Argentina some resort says they will be able to stay open into October though overall depths remain poor.
There has been over 1m of fresh snow in Chile in the past 24-hours with more in the forecast.
Valle Nevado says the conditions are the best of the season with significant snow falling over the next ten days.
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For the latest snow totals, visit Valle Nevado’s Mountain Report.
Many resorts in Chile have seen at least 50cm after a below average snowfall for most areas.
Portillo has reported 95cm over the past 72 hours.
In Argentina Caviahue has re-opened after closing due to a lack of snow.
Cerro Castor and Cerro Catedral say they’ll now be staying open into October though it follows a poor season with many runs still closed despite the fresh snow.
Cerro Catedral, Argentina. Image © PlanetSKI
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