Cerro Castor Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Cerro Castor
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This is the Snow Forecast for Cerro Castor, Argentina for 16 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 05:35 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cerro Castor.
Forecast for today in Cerro Castor
Max 1℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 18 May 2025 15:40 CDT
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cerro Castor over the next 2 days.
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Cerro Castor Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Cerro Castor 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F5 | SW F3 | SE F2 | S F3 | NE F2 | SW F2 |
| 975m | -4℃
 | -5℃
 +10cm
| -5℃
| -4℃
 | 0℃
| 1℃
| -1℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F5 | SW F3 | SE F2 | S F3 | NE F2 | SW F2 | |
| 585m | -2℃
| -3℃
+10cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F5 | S F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 195m | 1℃
| 0℃
+11cm
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
 |
| Snow Line | 195m | 195m | |||||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Cerro Castor Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 1℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 0℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
19
10cm to 11cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Cerro Castor, Argentina gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cerro Castor, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Cerro Castor Snow Forecast updated at 05:35 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cerro Castor
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cerro Castor, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cerro Castor, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Cerro Castor is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Cerro Castor will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Cerro Castor for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.