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This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
By Cristopher Ulloa, CNN
Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past.
A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that th...
Key takeaway In 2025 the region’s ski resorts welcomed more than 1,240,000 skiers, with a direct economic impact of US$283 million, of which US$228 million came from foreign tourists, according to ACESKI.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Cristopher Ulloa, CNN
Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past.
A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that th...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 11, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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