Cerro Castor Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Cerro Castor
This is the Snow and Weather for Cerro Castor from 15 February.
Updated 15 February 2026 12:47 NZDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cerro Castor.
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Cerro Castor Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cerro Castor?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Cerro Castor. |
Forecast for today in Cerro Castor
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Cerro Castor are in Buenos Aires (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) time zone.
Cerro Castor has very light new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
GFS - at altitude
Cerro Castor Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | |
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| Wind | NW F2 | W F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 975m | 5℃
| 9℃
| 1℃
 | 5℃
| 4℃
| 13℃
 | 13℃
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| NW F2 | W F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 585m | 8℃
| 12℃
| 4℃
 | 8℃
| 6℃
| 16℃
| 15℃
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| NW F2 | W F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 195m | 10℃
| 15℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 18℃
| 18℃
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| Snow Line | 679m | varying 319m | |||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 15℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 18℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 13℃ |
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.
Snow Reliability
Cerro Castor typically enjoys a snow depth of 50-100 cm, with reliable snowfall from June to October. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cerro Castor
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cerro Castor, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cerro Castor, 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 Cerro Castor 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 Cerro Castor 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 Cerro Castor 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.