Southern Hemisphere snow report, forecast & ski resorts
In the last 48 hours, Corralco got 2.0", Cerro Catedral got 1.6", and Chapelco got 1.2". As of November 6, 2026, Thredbo leads the Southern Hemisphere with 3.5" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Chapelco (2.6") and Portillo (2.2"). Snow Way tracks 14 resorts in the Southern Hemisphere, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Mid-mountain forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best Southern Hemisphere ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalLas Leñas 3,904 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Valle Nevado 12,041 ft
- Most snow this weekThredbo 3.5" forecast over 7 days
- Biggest Ikon Pass mountainValle Nevado 2,658 ft vertical
Southern Hemisphere ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thredbo | 3.5" | 3.5" | 0.0" |
| Chapelco | 2.6" | 2.6" | 1.2" |
| Portillo | 2.2" | 2.6" | 0.1" |
| Cerro Catedral | 1.7" | 1.7" | 1.6" |
| Perisher | 1.7" | 1.7" | 0.0" |
| El Colorado | 1.5" | 2.0" | 0.4" |
| Valle Nevado | 1.4" | 2.3" | 0.3" |
| Las Leñas | 1.3" | 2.1" | 0.0" |
| La Parva | 0.5" | 0.8" | 0.2" |
| Cerro Castor | 0.2" | 0.2" | 0.7" |
| Corralco | 0.1" | 5.5" | 2.0" |
| Mt Hutt | 0.0" | 6.9" | 0.0" |
| Coronet Peak | 0.0" | 2.9" | 0.0" |
| Nevados de Chillán | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.6" |
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Southern Hemisphere skiing FAQ
What is the Southern Hemisphere snow report today?
In the last 48 hours, Corralco got 2.0", Cerro Catedral got 1.6", and Chapelco got 1.2". As of November 6, 2026, Thredbo leads the Southern Hemisphere with 3.5" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Chapelco (2.6") and Portillo (2.2").
How many ski resorts are in the Southern Hemisphere?
Snow Way tracks 14 ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere: Cerro Castor, Cerro Catedral, Chapelco, Coronet Peak, Corralco, El Colorado, La Parva, Las Leñas, Mt Hutt, Nevados de Chillán, Perisher, Portillo, Thredbo, and Valle Nevado.
What are the best ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Las Leñas (3,904 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Valle Nevado (12,041 ft); most snow this week: Thredbo (3.5" forecast over 7 days); biggest Ikon Pass mountain: Valle Nevado (2,658 ft vertical). Snow Way ranks every Southern Hemisphere resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which Southern Hemisphere ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 6, 2026, Thredbo leads the Southern Hemisphere with 3.5" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Chapelco (2.6") and Portillo (2.2").
What is the highest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere?
Valle Nevado has the highest summit in the Southern Hemisphere at 12,041 ft.
Which Southern Hemisphere ski resort has the most vertical?
Las Leñas has the biggest vertical drop in the Southern Hemisphere: 3,904 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for Southern Hemisphere ski resorts?
The main airports for Southern Hemisphere ski resorts are Santiago International (Arturo Merino Benítez) (SCL), Canberra Airport (CBR), and Ushuaia International (USH).
Which Southern Hemisphere ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Perisher. Ikon Pass: Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt, Thredbo, and Valle Nevado.
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