Michael Fulton
South America's First Major Storm of 2026: Early-Season Andes Totals
South America's 2026 ski season hasn't opened yet, but the Andes are already picking up serious early-season snow. OpenSnow's Powder Finder is showing the central Andes leading the way, with Portillo forecast at 89 cm and Valle Nevado at 69 cm through Friday. Corralco and Antillanca are also showing strong numbers further south. Lifts are still down across the region, so this is a base-building event - but it's a strong start to what could be a solid season.
Ski Portillo
Las Lenas
Valle Nevado
Chile
La Parva
Nevados de Chillán
Argentina
