El Colorado 16-day snow forecast
One snow episode is expected at El Colorado over the next 16 days. It would arrive from Sunday 18 to Monday 26 and bring about 63 cm up top.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,333 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,333 m | Mid 2,900 m | Base 2,430 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | 2,700 m | −2° / 3° | N 14 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 100% | 2,600 m | −3° / 0° | N 17 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 100% | 2,500 m | −3° / −1° | NW 17 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30% | 2,400 m | −3° / 0° | N 15 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 100% | 2,800 m | −2° / −1° | NW 18 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 90% | 2,300 m | −5° / 0° | NW 16 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 90% | 2,400 m | −5° / −3° | NW 14 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 90% | 2,200 m | −5° / −5° | SW 16 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% | 2,500 m | −5° / −3° | W 11 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25% | 2,800 m | −4° / −1° | W 9 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,900 m | −1° / 3° | W 8 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,600 m | 2° / 6° | W 8 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,800 m | 4° / 7° | SW 9 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,800 m | 4° / 6° | W 9 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,900 m | 5° / 7° | W 8 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,800 m | 5° / 6° | W 11 km/h |
Snow at El Colorado: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at El Colorado?
The next snowfall starts on Sunday 18 October. The heaviest day will be Tuesday 20, with about 16 cm up top and the snow line at 2,500 m.
How much snow will fall at El Colorado this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 50 cm up top (3,333 m), about 33 cm at 2,900 m and about 1 cm at the base (2,430 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at El Colorado?
The snow line will drop to about 2,200 m on Sunday 25. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,300 and 2,800 m.
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