Las Leñas 16-day snow forecast
Two snow episodes are expected at Las Leñas over the next 16 days. The first, from Monday 19 to Tuesday 20, is the most reliable and would bring about 24 cm up top. The second, from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25, could add another 30 cm.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,430 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,430 m | Mid 2,800 m | Base 2,240 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 2,500 m | −4° / 0° | NW 7 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 100% | 2,400 m | −4° / −2° | NW 13 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 100% | 2,300 m | −5° / −3° | NW 15 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 2,700 m | −5° / −2° | NW 11 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 35% | 2,500 m | −5° / −2° | NW 18 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 90% | 2,100 m | −7° / −4° | E 12 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% | 2,200 m | −8° / −5° | NE 10 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 90% | 2,200 m | −7° / −3° | SW 9 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,000 m | −7° / −3° | W 25 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,100 m | −6° / −2° | W 30 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,400 m | −4° / 2° | W 15 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,200 m | 0° / 4° | E 9 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,000 m | −1° / 6° | NE 7 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,500 m | 2° / 7° | W 12 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,700 m | 3° / 8° | W 14 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 1° / 6° | NW 28 km/h |
Snow at Las Leñas: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Las Leñas?
The next snowfall starts on Monday 19 October. The heaviest day will be Monday 19, with about 16 cm up top and the snow line at 2,400 m.
How much snow will fall at Las Leñas this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 40 cm up top (3,430 m), about 27 cm at 2,800 m and about 2 cm at the base (2,240 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 Las Leñas?
The snow line will drop to about 2,100 m on Friday 23. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,200 and 2,500 m.
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