📷 El Colorado
South America
El Colorado
Superb · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · average of 103 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 25 — closed October 18
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
27cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
59
2026 season
Bluebird Days
10
2026 season
Superb
2026 season average
El Colorado is projected to open June 25, 2027. Last season it averaged 64.8 across 103 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August78cm avg · last season 74.8
- #2September51cm avg · last season 62.4
- #3July75cm avg · last season 60
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 83.3
- #2 15 Aug – 21 Aug · last season 77.7
- #3 8 Aug – 14 Aug · last season 71.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 17 Jul – 30 Jul. 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 Jun 25
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · season ended October 18, 2026
98 runs · 17 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,882m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About El Colorado
El Colorado is a ski resort located in the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, offering over 1,100 acres of skiable terrain and elevations reaching 3,333 meters. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, modern lift systems, and direct access to interconnected ski areas. Its relaxed atmosphere, panoramic mountain views, and proximity to Santiago make it a popular choice for both families and experienced skiers seeking diverse runs and reliable snow conditions. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski schools, on-mountain dining, and lodging options.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about El Colorado
- Where is El Colorado?
- El Colorado is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is El Colorado?
- El Colorado runs from a base elevation of 2,430 m (7,972 ft) to a summit of 3,333 m (10,935 ft), giving a vertical drop of 903 m (2,963 ft).
- How big is El Colorado?
- El Colorado has 98 marked runs and 17 lifts.
- When is ski season at El Colorado?
- El Colorado typically operates from June 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 El Colorado get in a typical season?
- El Colorado averages 134 inches / 340 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect El Colorado in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #6 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +56% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), El Colorado averaged +56% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, El Colorado sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +100%, '15-16 +28%, '23-24 +40%. A pattern, not a promise.
