This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow

Even the postcard snow on Santiago’s Andes is dwindling — a yearslong drought has forced some ski areas to shut up to 90% of their slopes.
Skiing is a big business (1.24M visitors in 2025, ~$283M impact and ~18,000 jobs), so resorts are scrambling to adapt rather than lose tourism revenue.
Operators are using artificial snow and promoting “four-season” activities (hiking, wellness, food) — and there’s a chance of real snow above ~2,500m this weekend.