Natural snow in October
Chapelco snow in October
October is usually good for natural snow at Chapelco: mid-mountain was snow-sure in 22 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Chapelco in October?
Usually. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 89% of October days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late October for snow at Chapelco?
Early October has been surer: 98% against 80% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Chapelco in October?
22 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of October 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.