📷 Penitentes
South America
Penitentes
Superb · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2027 · average of 58 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
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
21
2026 season
Bluebird Days
4
2026 season
Superb
2026 season average
Penitentes is projected to open July 2027. Last season it averaged 68.9 across 58 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August73cm avg · last season 68.5
- #2September43cm avg · last season 65.9
- #3October22cm avg · last season 75.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 26 Aug – 1 Sep · last season 75.1
- #2 19 Aug – 25 Aug · last season 62.1
- #3 16 Sep – 22 Sep · last season 72
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 24 Sep – 7 Oct. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:08 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jul 2027
Projected to open July 2027 · season ended October 15, 2026
25 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,887m) 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 Penitentes
Penitentes is a ski resort located in the Andes of Mendoza, Argentina, near the border with Chile. The resort features over 300 hectares of skiable terrain with slopes suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers, as well as a snowpark. Penitentes offers a relaxed mountain atmosphere, on-site lodging, equipment rentals, and ski school services, making it accessible for families and groups. Its proximity to Aconcagua and scenic high-altitude setting distinguish it as a convenient base for both skiing and exploring the surrounding Andes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Penitentes
- Where is Penitentes?
- Penitentes is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Penitentes?
- Penitentes runs from a base elevation of 2,579 m (8,461 ft) to a summit of 3,194 m (10,479 ft), giving a vertical drop of 615 m (2,018 ft).
- How big is Penitentes?
- Penitentes has 740 acres (299 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- When is ski season at Penitentes?
- Penitentes 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 Penitentes get in a typical season?
- Penitentes averages 138 inches / 350 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Penitentes in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #1 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +85% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Penitentes averaged +85% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Penitentes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +82%, '15-16 +36%, '23-24 +135%. A pattern, not a promise.
