La Parva Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Parva
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Parva, Chile for 16 days from 6 May.
Updated 07 May 2025 00:09 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 38cm |
| Next 7 Days | 38cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Parva.
Forecast for today in La Parva
Max 3℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 07 May 2025 04:08 IST
Powder Possible :- 31cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for La Parva over the next 2 days.
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La Parva Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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La Parva 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,650m | -3℃
| -4℃
 +10cm
| -7℃
 +27cm
| -2℃
 | 3℃
 | 0℃
| -3℃
|
| 3,160m | 0℃
| -1℃
+9cm
| -4℃
+22cm
| 1℃
| 6℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
|
| 2,670m | 3℃
| 2℃
+6cm
| -1℃
+19cm
| 4℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,689m | 2,670m | |||||
| Max Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | 4℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | -8℃ | -7℃ | -5℃ | -10℃ | -10℃ | -10℃ | -6℃ |
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.
La Parva 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 3℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
6cm to 10cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,689m to resort level.
Max -1℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
19cm to 27cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fog then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then clear sky later.
Max 4℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for La Parva, 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 La Parva, 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.
La Parva Snow Forecast updated at 00:09 IST, next update expected 05:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near La Parva
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Nevado | 25cm | 25cm | |||||||
| El Colorado | 6cm | 10cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Parva
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Parva, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Parva, 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 La Parva 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 La Parva 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 La Parva 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.