El ChalténAvalanche Forecast

Valid for
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Published: Aug 1, 10:00 AM
Maximum Danger
3 · CONSIDERABLE
El ChalténAR-chalten
3

Pay special attention to accumulations on slopes steeper than 30°, in the middle zone and, especially, in the alpine sector, where critical thicknesses associated with the last snowfall may be found. In isolated areas with steep slopes, it is possible to trigger dry loose snow avalanches (sluffs). Be alert to recent signs of instability, such as local collapses, cracks, or "whumpfing". Carefully plan the itinerary, avoiding routes that end in terrain traps, c

Danger by Elevation

Alpine3Considerable
Treeline2Moderate
Below treeline2Moderate

Active Avalanche Problems

Wet Snow
Wet Snow
Treeline and above
Size2/5
FrequencyUnlikely
StabilityGood
Storm Slab
Storm Slab
Treeline and above
Size1/5
FrequencyPossible
StabilityFair

The storm front that entered today, Friday, was accompanied by somewhat cold temperatures, a 0 °C isotherm between 0 and 100 m, calm to light winds from the southwest with a rotation to the west in the afternoon. For tomorrow, Saturday, a slight improvement in conditions is expected, with a decrease in cloud cover and precipitation during the morning. Winds continue with the same intensity and direction, the iso presents an increase reaching 400 m in the afternoon. It is expected that on Sunday, i

Source: CIAv Argentina (AAGM) · View Original Bulletin

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