Natural snow in August
Cerro Castor snow in August
August is usually good for natural snow at Cerro Castor: mid-mountain was snow-sure in 23 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Cerro Castor in August?
Usually. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 88% of August days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late August for snow at Cerro Castor?
Late August has been surer: 95% against 82% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Cerro Castor in August?
23 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of August days. Thirty winters show how much one season differs from the next; how winters have changed is covered by the long record.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.