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Ski resort in Río Negro, Argentina
Cerro Catedral
A large ski area near San Carlos de Bariloche in Patagonia, inside Nahuel Huapi National Park.
Forecast updated , when it was 07:00 in Cerro Catedral (GMT-3).
Cerro Catedral snow forecast at 2,100 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Cerro Catedral at the top lift (2,100 m / 6,900 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F), the freezing level near 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and gusts up to 47 km/h (29 mph) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely today, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Clear, 7% cloud
Cerro Catedral hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Cerro Catedral in the next 24 hours.
Cerro Catedral 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Cerro Catedral this week: today. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | BluebirdBest day3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyPoor ski day5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 4,650 m (15,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | RainPoor ski day4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | RainPoor ski day1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | CloudyPoor ski day0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Cerro Catedral 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny−3 to 13 °C (27 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun3 to 14 °C (37 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Cerro Catedral on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Cerro Catedral snow forecast at 1,030 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Cerro Catedral in the village (1,030 m / 3,400 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 10 to 22 °C (50 to 72 °F), the freezing level near 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and gusts up to 47 km/h (29 mph) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely today, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Clear, 7% cloud
Cerro Catedral hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Cerro Catedral in the next 24 hours.
Cerro Catedral 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Bluebird10 to 22 °C (50 to 72 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny12 to 23 °C (54 to 73 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 4,650 m (15,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain8 to 13 °C (46 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Cloudy7 to 13 °C (45 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Cerro Catedral 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy7 to 12 °C (45 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny4 to 20 °C (39 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun10 to 21 °C (50 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy11 to 21 °C (52 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy11 to 21 °C (52 to 70 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Cerro Catedral in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Cerro Catedral?
- Province
- Río Negro
- Country
- Argentina
- Mountains
- Andes
- Village
- 1,030 m
- Top lift
- 2,100 m
- Vertical
- 1,070 m
- Lifts
- 39
- Season
- July to Late September
- Website
- catedralaltapatagonia.com
About Cerro Catedral
Cerro Catedral is about 19 km from San Carlos de Bariloche, within Nahuel Huapi National Park. It is one of the most important ski areas in Argentina, with 39 lifts and views over Lake Nahuel Huapi.
The ski area runs from 1,030 m to a highest piste at 2,100 m, and its longest run is 9 km.
When does it snow in Cerro Catedral?
In Cerro Catedral, snow falls on about 15 days in August in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from April to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days | 14 days | 15 days | 10 days | 7 days | 4 days | 1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Cerro Catedral month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | <1 | 0% | 4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F) | 29 |
| February | <1 | 0% | 5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F) | 25 |
| March | 1 | 1% | 3 to 14 °C (37 to 57 °F) | 26 |
| April | 3 | 5% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | 19 |
| May | 7 | 9% | −1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) | 17 |
| June | 14 | 20% | −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) | 12 |
| July | 14 | 21% | −4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) | 15 |
| August | 15 | 18% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| September | 10 | 12% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | 20 |
| October | 7 | 9% | −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | 21 |
| November | 4 | 3% | 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | 23 |
| December | 1 | 1% | 2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) | 27 |
Snow in Cerro Catedral in April
In April, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in May
In May, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in June
In June, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F). About 12 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in July
In July, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in August
In August, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 15 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in September
In September, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in October
In October, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cerro Catedral in November
In November, Cerro Catedral gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Cerro Catedral?
Of the last ten winters in Cerro Catedral, 2022 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025, about 51% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 28 June 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 52% of average | |
| 2017 | 116% of average | |
| 2018 | 114% of average | |
| 2019 | 101% of average | |
| 2020 | 116% of average | |
| 2021 | 61% of average | |
| 2022 | 139% of average | |
| 2023 | 137% of average | |
| 2024 | 114% of average | |
| 2025 | 49% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Cerro Catedral
Does Cerro Catedral have snow in mid-July?
Cerro Catedral had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in every one of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Cerro Catedral?
It snows on about 78 days a year in Cerro Catedral at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. August has the most, about 15 days.
What is the snowiest month in Cerro Catedral?
July is the snowiest month in Cerro Catedral, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. August has the most snowy days, about 15.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Cerro Catedral?
Of the last ten winters in Cerro Catedral, 2022 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025, about 51% below average.
How cold does Cerro Catedral get in winter?
July is the coldest month in Cerro Catedral at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −4 °C (25 °F) and highs of 1 °C (34 °F).
How many bluebird days does Cerro Catedral get in winter?
From June to September, Cerro Catedral averages about 16 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. September is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Cerro Catedral?
The village or lowest lift at Cerro Catedral is at 1,030 m (3,400 ft) and the top lift is at 2,100 m (6,900 ft), a vertical drop of 1,070 m (3,500 ft).
When does the ski season start in Cerro Catedral?
The lifts at Cerro Catedral usually open in july and close in late September. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Cerro Catedral
Sources: Wikipedia, Argentina Turismo (Cerro Catedral pistas y medios), Catedral Alta Patagonia (preguntas frecuentes)