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Caviahue ski resort

South America

Caviahue

74

Superb · 2026 season average

Projected to open July 2027 · average of 44 verified open days

Best months to book: August, July · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Jul 2027 — closed August 30

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 23

7d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

3cm

7-Day Forecast

2cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

66

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026 season

Updated: Oct 30, 9:05 PM•Weather at base: 1,650m
SnowSure™ Score2026 season
74

Superb

2026 season average

Caviahue is projected to open July 2027. Last season it averaged 74.2 across 44 verified open days.

Best months to book: August, July. Best weeks: 1 Aug–7 Aug, 22 Aug–28 Aug, 8 Aug–14 Aug.2Jul1AugOpened 18 JulClosed 30 Aug

Best months to book

  1. #1August131cm avg · last season 74.8
  2. #2July126cm avg · last season 73

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 86.6
  2. #2 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 74
  3. #3 8 Aug – 14 Aug · last season 73.3

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 27 Jul – 9 Aug. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:05 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Jul 2027

Projected to open July 2027 · season ended August 30, 2026

22 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:05 PM

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Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (1,859m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

Maps

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Caviahue

About Caviahue

Caviahue is a ski resort located in the Neuquén province of Argentine Patagonia, set on the slopes of the Copahue Volcano and beside Lake Caviahue. The resort features over 325 hectares of skiable terrain, offering a variety of runs for all levels, as well as snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowmobile excursions. Its tranquil atmosphere, scenic volcanic landscapes, and geothermal hot springs nearby distinguish Caviahue as a unique destination for winter sports and relaxation. Key amenities include ski and snowboard schools, equipment rentals, and a family-friendly base area.

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Frequently asked questions about Caviahue

Where is Caviahue?
Caviahue is a ski resort in Argentina.
How high is Caviahue?
Caviahue runs from a base elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft) to a summit of 2,068 m (6,785 ft), giving a vertical drop of 418 m (1,371 ft).
How big is Caviahue?
Caviahue has 22 marked runs and 13 lifts.
When is ski season at Caviahue?
Caviahue typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Caviahue get in a typical season?
Caviahue averages 264 inches / 671 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Caviahue in winter 2026?
El Niño Signal Rank: #15 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +24% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Caviahue averaged +24% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Caviahue sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -7%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +87%. A pattern, not a promise.