Portillo 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 August 2026 07:53 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 August 2026 11:46 NZST
Powder Possible :- 29cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portillo over the next 4 days.
2-Day Forecast for Portillo
48-hours from 11 August.
See below for forecast detail
Portillo Snow Forecast updated at 07:53 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Portillo
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
11
up to 11cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,939m to resort level (2,560m).
Forecast times for Portillo are in Santiago (America/Santiago) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 August 2026 11:46 NZST
Powder Possible :- 29cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portillo over the next 4 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Portillo
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
2cm to 7cm New Snow
Clear spells first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to resort level (2,560m).
Forecast times for Portillo are in Santiago (America/Santiago) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 |  | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 60% |
| Tue | 12:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 75% |
| Tue | 13:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 90% |
| Tue | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 16:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Tue | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 85% |
| Tue | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 80% |
| Tue | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 70% |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Tue | 21:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SE Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 25% |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 35% |
| Wed | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 50% |
| Wed | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 55% |
| Wed | 06:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 50% |
| Wed | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SE Light | 35% |
| Wed | 08:00 |  | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 15:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 80% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Portillo
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Penitentes | 20cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Catedral Alta Patagonia | 6cm | 12cm |
Portillo Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Portillo.
This Snow Forecast for Portillo, Chile 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 Portillo, 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.
Snow Reliability
Portillo boasts excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during the peak season. The resort typically experiences consistent snowfall, making it a reliable choice for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest snow information.