Vallecitos Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vallecitos
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vallecitos, Argentina for 16 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 18:34 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vallecitos.
Forecast for today in Vallecitos
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
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers at altitude early, then clear sky later.
Vallecitos has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vallecitos Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
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Vallecitos 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | W F3 | W F2 | NW F2 | |||
| 3,650m | 5℃
| 3℃
 +5cm
| 9℃
| 8℃
 | 7℃
 | 6℃
| 4℃
|
| NW F2 | W F3 | W F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 3,325m | 7℃
| 5℃
+4cm
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,000m | 2℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 3℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | 3,079m | varying 3,299m | |||||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 9℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ | 3℃ | -2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Vallecitos 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 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
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers at altitude early, then clear sky later.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
19
up to 5cm New Snow
Fair first, light snow then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 3,299m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Vallecitos, 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 Vallecitos, on any given piste 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.
Vallecitos Snow Forecast updated at 18:34 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vallecitos
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vallecitos, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vallecitos, 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 Vallecitos 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 Vallecitos 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 Vallecitos 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.