Las LeƱas ski resort in Argentina has had a brutal year. Ā All of July was dry and warm. Ā So warm in fact, that they were going to close the mountain due to lack of snow on August 9th. Ā A storm rolled in on August 7th, dropped 60 inches on the upper mountain, and saved Las LeƱas from closure.
The powder relief didnāt last long.
In all, there wereĀ two storms in early August, then it got hot and dry again. Ā September has been warm and rainy. Ā There just isnāt much snow at the base anymore.
Due to the lack of snow Las LeƱas ski resort has announced that theyāll be closing early this year. Ā Theyāll close the ski resort down this Saturday, September 14th, 2013. Ā Looking at these webcam images, itās hard to believe that theyāre able to operate this week.
Las LeƱas usually stays open until early to mid October, sometimes later on good years.
This early closure and the season this year in general at LeƱas is unfortunate as when Las LeƱas has good snow, itās the best ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere.
video of Las LeƱas on August 21st, 2011; Ā a very good powder day
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Tough season, what are ya gonna do.
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Large bummer.