South America
Portillo Resort Guide
Superb · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 114 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed October 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
38cm
7-Day Forecast
5cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
52
2026 season
Bluebird Days
7
2026 season
Resort Guide
Portillo is a renowned ski resort located in the Andes of Chile, approximately two hours from Santiago, offering dramatic mountain scenery and a unique lakeside setting. The resort features 35 runs and 14 lifts, catering to a range of abilities with a focus on intermediate and advanced terrain, including legendary off-piste options. Portillo is known for its intimate, all-inclusive hotel atmosphere, fostering a close-knit community experience, and its signature yellow hotel overlooking the stunning Laguna del Inca. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a heated outdoor pool, fitness facilities, and a variety of dining options, making it a distinctive destination for both relaxation and adventure.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Portillo
Lifts
14
Skiable area
1236 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Tio Bob’s – Perched high on the slopes with panoramic views of the Andes, Tio Bob’s is renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, offering hearty Chilean cuisine, local wines, and a convivial atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for sunset drinks and socializing.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
873cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+87%
vs 5-Year Avg
466cm avg by now
+133%
vs 30-Year Avg
375cm avg by now
466cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 873.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~871.4 cm. That's 87% above the 5-year average (466 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 132% above the 30-year average (375 cm).
Portillo Season Snowfall
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Portillo Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 346cm with an average of 43 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 | 108cm | 9 days | 105cm | 165cm | 31cm |
| July | 76cm | 8 days | 158cm | 199cm | 23cm |
| August | 80cm | 9 days | 191cm | 233cm | 24cm |
| September | 49cm | 8 days | 205cm | 233cm | 16cm |
| October | 30cm | 6 days | 180cm | 210cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
66.3
Season Average
114 days scored
96
Best Day
2 Aug
89
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
36
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 3326 Jun
- 3029 Jun
- 2830 Jun
July 2026
- 9525 Jul23cm
- 9526 Jul21cm
- 9427 Jul6cm
August 2026
- 962 Aug22cm
- 9617 Aug5cm
- 9418 Aug
September 2026
- 8127 Sep
- 8128 Sep
- 8129 Sep1cm
October 2026
- 816 Oct37cm
- 795 Oct5cm
- 772 Oct13cm
August scored highest for Portillo in 2026. Based on 114 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
114 days
Jun 20, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 20, 2026
Through Oct 11, 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 Portillo
- Where is Portillo?
- Portillo is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Portillo?
- Portillo runs from a base elevation of 2,548 m (8,360 ft) to a summit of 3,310 m (10,860 ft), giving a vertical drop of 762 m (2,500 ft).
- How big is Portillo?
- Portillo has 1,236 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 14 lifts.
- When is ski season at Portillo?
- Portillo 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 Portillo get in a typical season?
- Portillo averages 291 inches / 740 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
