South America
Batea Mahuida Resort Guide
Excellent · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2027 · average of 71 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, October · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 2027 — closed October 15
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
3cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
17
2026 season
Resort Guide
Batea Mahuida is a ski resort located in Villa Pehuenia, Neuquén, Argentina, operated by the Puel Mapuche community. The resort features gentle slopes ideal for beginners and families, offering skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing with panoramic views of the Andes and nearby lakes. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountain refuge with local cuisine, providing a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere. Its unique community management and scenic setting distinguish Batea Mahuida as a notable destination for accessible and authentic Patagonian winter experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Batea Mahuida
Lifts
3
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Batea Mahuida.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:02 PM UTC
505cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+3%
vs 5-Year Avg
492cm avg by now
-1%
vs 30-Year Avg
512cm avg by now
492cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 505 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~506.8 cm. That's 3% above the 5-year average (492 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (512 cm).
Batea Mahuida Season Snowfall
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Batea Mahuida Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 479cm with an average of 56 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 129cm | 13 days | 39cm | 76cm | 28cm |
| July | 118cm | 13 days | 84cm | 108cm | 26cm |
| August | 123cm | 13 days | 111cm | 143cm | 27cm |
| September | 64cm | 9 days | 109cm | 136cm | 20cm |
| October | 33cm | 5 days | 62cm | 96cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
53.3
Season Average
71 days scored
91
Best Day
24 Sep
37
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
10
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 8226 Aug24cm
- 8129 Aug21cm
- 7528 Aug6cm
September 2026
- 9124 Sep37cm
- 8725 Sep19cm
- 7623 Sep14cm
October 2026
- 611 Oct4cm
- 523 Oct4cm
- 494 Oct3cm
August scored highest for Batea Mahuida in 2026. Based on 71 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 1, 2026
Through Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Batea Mahuida
- Where is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida runs from a base elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft) to a summit of 1,900 m (6,234 ft), giving a vertical drop of 250 m (820 ft).
- How big is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida has 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida typically operates from July to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Batea Mahuida get in a typical season?
- Batea Mahuida averages 152 inches / 385 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
