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South America's Snowiest Start To A Season In 30-Years

The ski season in South America is shaping up to be one of the most remarkable in decades. Early-season snowfall has been abundant, with multiple storms blanketing resorts across Chile and Argentina.

Conditions have allowed many resorts to open weeks earlier than usual, with the season expected to extend to late-October.

In Chile, locals are calling it to the best start to a season in 30 years.

The Chilean Resort of Valle Nevado, for instance, has already received 87% of its average winter snowfall, accumulating more than 209 inches. The resort opened three weeks early on May 31, benefiting from a massive storm that dumped six feet, chased by another that dropped two more.

Valle Nevado ski area

The scenes are even more impressive at Ski Portillo, another Chilean report, where more than 20 feet have already accumulated, surpassing the seasonal average before the resort even had chance to open, which is scheduled for June 29.

July and August are expected to bring exceptional skiing conditions if current trends continue. However, it isn't all plain sailing, the historic snow has led to some resorts temporarily closing due to avalanche concerns and blocked access roads.

Record Cold Freezes The Sea In Tierra del Fuego

The remarkable snows in Chile and Argentina are coinciding with persistent and record-breaking cold. This May was Chile’s coldest since 1950, according to the country’s meteorological agency, and the chill is now intensifying through June.