I e-mailed Joel. Big Sky was not the computer; it was Big Sky marketing, which evidently wants to back up the 400 inch fiction.
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ChrisC
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Whoops, yes! I don't really proofread my posts. OpenSnow is off by 2x / 100%. It's definitely worth a yearly subscription to see incorrect information displayed when actual data is available!
Update for June 18th:
The roads opened to Portillo after being closed for a couple of days. (This is typical for big storms during the season - You do get snowed in for 24-72 hours.)
Portillo Site:
OpenSnow:
Portillo site: 85cm = 33.5 inches Actual 7-day Storm Total
OpenSnow: 44 inches OpenSnow Snowfall Model Estimate
About 33% inflation by the OpenSnow model. I do not think I have seen the model underestimate too often.
I'm not sure why they can't obtain actual data since the Portillo site has been around for a long time. I guess it's easier to be lazy.
Valle Nevado
Almost identical storm totals.
Nevados de Chillan had not updated its snowstorm totals as of today, so we cannot make a comparison. It's doubtful the ski area received more than the below estimate:
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Where do they do that? I've never seen a report from the horse's mouth there.
ChrisC
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I do not recall any snowfall reports from previous years; mostly, I remember lifts and trails shown as open or closed.
Likely a redesigned website:
Weather Report
Resort de montaña, Centro de Ski y Thermal Spa | Nevados de Chillán
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It's under the 'Mountain' tab -> then choose 'Climate'.
Or I think I also saw this link:
Hopefully, Nevados de Chillan will update the page.
Nevados de Chillan was never on my list of South American ski resorts:
- Travel Time - 6 hours from Santiago
- Storms shut the mountain down
- Poor operations and terrain openings
Nevados de Chillan
Nevados de Chillan ski resort in Chile (formerly Termas de Chillan) is known for the abundant snowfall, plenty of terrain and soaking in the hot springs.
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Review of Nevados De Chillan Ski Resort Aug 26 to Sep 3 2017
Review of Nevados De Chillan Ski Resort Resort dates 8/26/17 to 9/3/17. Ski hill: The ski hill is an ok sized ski hill. Not great, not bad. All of the postings that mention great potential are true. If they invested in modern equipment and relocated some of the chairs to provide better access...
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The form is there with no numbers. Maybe when they open? But you never know. TISA!
Valle Nevado now at 72 inches for the season, however also reporting 53" settled snow at 3000 m. I am consdering going in 5 weeks time, does this appear to be an adequate base? Nevados de Chillan has received more, but not clear how much more. I just spoke to a guide service based out of Farellones yesterday. He was under the understanding that Valle Nevado and La Parva tickets are going to be valid at either area, however I cant seem to find any information on this at either ski areas website. It interesting how La Parva has not updated any details on their website other than the conditions since MCP purchased it last year. Guided lift served sidecountry skiing appears to be a nice option for a day or 2 there, assuming the terrain is steep enough not to get bogged down in deep powder. Also Ski Arpa looks like it would be a fun experience as well.
I would wait to see more snow. Is 5 weeks from now completely beyond South American school holidays?
I went over the Santiago school calendar with my colleague from
santiago and their holiday this year is now through July 5 or 12. However I dont know about Brazil holidays.
The second half of July is considered the period to avoid overall though I don't know exact dates for a particular season.
True, but if it does not snow in July you will not be happy. 72 inches snowfall settling to 53 inches may be in the ballpark right after most of that snow fell, but that base will be under 3 feet if it doesn't snow in July. Is this paranoid speculation? Maybe a little, but there is no ski region in the world where a midwinter month of zero snow has greater probability.
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