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Ski resort in Mendoza, Argentina
Las Leñas
A high Andean resort in Mendoza, known for steep, lift-served off-piste terrain.
Forecast updated , when it was 07:00 in Las Leñas (GMT-3).
Las Leñas snow forecast at 3,430 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Thursday, with 0–4 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Las Leñas at the top lift (3,430 m / 11,300 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–4 cm (0–2 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Thursday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 4,700 m (15,400 ft) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely today and on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,700 m (15,400 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 27 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 36% cloud
Las Leñas hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Las Leñas in the next 24 hours.
Las Leñas 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Las Leñas this week: today. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | BluebirdBest day5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sunPoor ski day2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | BluebirdPoor ski day0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · gusts 107 km/h (67 mph) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | BluebirdPoor ski day−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · gusts 104 km/h (65 mph) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Chance of snowPoor ski day−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · gusts 79 km/h (49 mph) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | BluebirdFair ski day−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · gusts 76 km/h (47 mph) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Light snowPoor ski day−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · gusts 78 km/h (48 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
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.
Las Leñas 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 | Sunny−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Las Leñas on the upper mountain?
About 92 cm (36 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Las Leñas snow forecast at 2,240 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 Las Leñas in the village (2,240 m / 7,300 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 9 to 19 °C (48 to 66 °F) and the freezing level near 4,700 m (15,400 ft) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely today and on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 13 °C (55 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,700 m (15,400 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 37% cloud
Las Leñas hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Las Leñas in the next 24 hours.
Las Leñas 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Bluebird12 to 19 °C (54 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,750 m (15,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Bluebird8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) · gusts 84 km/h (52 mph) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Bluebird4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) · gusts 85 km/h (53 mph) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · gusts 65 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Bluebird2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · gusts 61 km/h (38 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 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.
Las Leñas 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 | Sunny1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Las Leñas in the village?
About 23 cm (9 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Las Leñas?
About Las Leñas
Las Leñas is one of the best-known resorts in South America. Its season runs through the southern-hemisphere winter.
When does it snow in Las Leñas?
In Las Leñas, snow falls on about 11 days in June 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 | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 11 days | 9 days | 9 days | 8 days | 8 days | 3 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 Las Leñas 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 | 1% | 4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) | 31 |
| February | 1 | 1% | 4 to 17 °C (39 to 63 °F) | 28 |
| March | 2 | 1% | 3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) | 31 |
| April | 5 | 9% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 26 |
| May | 8 | 10% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 25 |
| June | 11 | 24% | −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) | 20 |
| July | 9 | 14% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | 23 |
| August | 9 | 18% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 24 |
| September | 8 | 11% | −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | 24 |
| October | 8 | 7% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | 28 |
| November | 3 | 3% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) | 29 |
| December | 1 | 1% | 1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F) | 30 |
Snow in Las Leñas in April
In April, Las Leñas gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 26 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in May
In May, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 25 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in June
In June, Las Leñas gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 24% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in July
In July, Las Leñas gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in August
In August, Las Leñas gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in September
In September, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in October
In October, Las Leñas gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F). About 28 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Las Leñas in November
In November, Las Leñas gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F). About 29 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Las Leñas?
Of the last ten winters in Las Leñas, 2023 was the snowiest, about 100% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2019, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 23 June 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 79% of average | |
| 2017 | 107% of average | |
| 2018 | 102% of average | |
| 2019 | 64% of average | |
| 2020 | 99% of average | |
| 2021 | 64% of average | |
| 2022 | 85% of average | |
| 2023 | 200% of average | |
| 2024 | 126% of average | |
| 2025 | 75% 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 Las Leñas
Does Las Leñas have snow in mid-July?
Las Leñas 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 Las Leñas?
It snows on about 64 days a year in Las Leñas at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. June has the most, about 11 days.
What is the snowiest month in Las Leñas?
June is the snowiest month in Las Leñas, bringing about 24% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Las Leñas?
Of the last ten winters in Las Leñas, 2023 was the snowiest, about 100% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019, about 36% below average.
How cold does Las Leñas get in winter?
June is the coldest month in Las Leñas at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How many bluebird days does Las Leñas get in winter?
From June to September, Las Leñas averages about 23 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day. August 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 Las Leñas?
The village or lowest lift at Las Leñas is at 2,240 m (7,300 ft) and the top lift is at 3,430 m (11,300 ft), a vertical drop of 1,190 m (3,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Las Leñas?
The lifts at Las Leñas usually open in late June 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 Las Leñas
SantiagoOut of seasonValle Nevado0–40 cm this weekPortillo1–20 cm this weekSources: Skiresort.info (Las Leñas)