Is Chapelco snowsure?
The snowiest week in Chapelco is week 3 of August. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 39 cm of snowfall. Check out the Chapelco 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 Chapelco
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 26 cm | 3.4 days |
| July | 30 cm | 3.7 days |
| August | 27 cm | 3.8 days |
| September | 13 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chapelco during September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Chapelco is 15 cm. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week. Chapelco prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1616m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1807m) is very near the mid altitude of Chapelco. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Chapelco in the middle of September but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Chapelco during week two of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.5°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.1°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have new snow happen on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Chapelco Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chapelco and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Chapelco 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 Chapelco 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 Chapelco 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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