Bluebird conditions across the Andes. Valle Nevado logged -4°C; El Colorado and Portillo at -1°C, Las Leñas at -2°C.
Valle Nevado led the bluebird list today, recording -4°C under clear skies in the Región Metropolitana de Santiago. That temperature makes it the coldest of the monitored Andean resorts this morning, and it helps keep the upper snow consolidated and fast. Visibility is excellent, so sunlight will pick out contours and firm features across the faces. Those looking for crisp, technical laps will find ideal, well-defined snow at higher elevations.
The rest of the central Andes matched the same clear, cold theme. El Colorado and Portillo both sit at -1°C and report bright skies and cold air; groomers and wind-pressed lines will be quick early and will hold structure into the late morning. South-western Argentina is in the same pattern, with Las Leñas at -2°C and clear conditions in Mendoza. All four monitored resorts show freezing temperatures and no cloud cover, so the day will favour firm morning snow transitioning to sun-softened lower runs where exposures allow. There are no signs of fresh accumulation among these stations today, so the picture is one of stored winter snow rather than new snowfall.
Current conditions suggest a classic bluebird cycle for the next day or two, based on what we see now. Mornings will deliver firm, fast groomers and well-preserved technical lines at altitude. Lower slopes will soften where the sun is strong, creating a reliable afternoon window for softer, playful laps. With clear skies and sub-zero readings, stability is high and visibility will remain excellent, so plan for bright conditions and temperature swings between shaded and sunlit terrain.