After an initial period of snow scarcity, conditions for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding have significantly improved at Chilean ski resorts. The first major precipitation, which usually occurs between late May and June, only intensified in mid-July, postponing the full opening of slopes and operations at several resorts.
A strong cold front hit the region between July 14th and 22nd. Although this event guaranteed the expected snow accumulation, it also forced the preventive closure of access to locations such as Portillo, Valle Nevado, and Farellones, due to avalanche risk and precarious road conditions.
However, starting from July 23rd, the main roads began to reopen progressively, with circulation returning to normal—although still subject to time checks and the mandatory use of winter equipment on certain sections—allowing the season to continue under ideal conditions for tourists.
Portillo confirmed the resumption of its winter season last Saturday. The Chilean resort recorded an accumulation of 6.96 meters of snow since the beginning of the season, presenting a base of 2.55 meters in the Hotel Portillo area, which is favorable for skiing and snowboarding.
Local teams dedicated themselves to the preparation and safety of the mountain, carrying out tasks such as removing excess snow, monitoring avalanches, and preparing slopes and cable cars.
In the last 24 hours, the resort received 8 centimeters of snow, and the total accumulated over the last seven days reached 94 centimeters. In the higher areas of the slopes, the snow depth is close to 2.8 meters.
Weather forecasts indicate a change in climate in the coming days. A new cold front is expected to reach the region between Wednesday (5th) and Thursday (6th), promising intense snow and keeping temperatures below zero in the following days.
Located approximately two hours from Santiago, in the center of the Andes Mountains, Portillo is recognized for having a lower concentration of skiers, offering vast off-piste skiing area, and possessing a stunning landscape surrounded by the mountains that form Laguna del Inca.
The resort's infrastructure comprises 34 slopes with different difficulty levels, 14 lifts, and about 500 hectares of terrain suitable for skiing. Furthermore, the facility offers a ski and snowboard school, equipment rental services, a pool, dining options, cinema, gym, and multi-sport gymnasium, along with spaces dedicated to children.
Accommodation options available include Hotel Portillo, the Octagon and Inca lodges, and chalets. Tourist packages are sold in Ski Week format, lasting seven nights, and Mini Week, which lasts three or four nights, covering accommodation, four daily meals, access to lifts, and complex facilities.
The drawing of Mega-Sena contest 3040 took place on Tuesday night, the 4th, at 9 PM. The prize associated with this draw was valued at R$ 133.2 million. The numbers drawn in this contest were: 03, 16, 24, 30, 49, and 54.
Regarding the results, the previous contest, 3039, held on Sunday, the 2nd, had the following numbers: 14, 16, 21, 39, 53, and 58. The next scheduled draw is number 3041, expected for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Participants can check the drawn numbers from the latest Mega-Sena to see if the prize has accumulated or if there are winners. Additionally, it is possible to consult past results and obtain information about the next draw.
The disclosure of the result was still pending at the time of writing, with an update promised as soon as the event occurred.
Similarly, information about the existence of winners would be disclosed later, upon updating the report.
The result of contest 3039, held on Sunday, the 2nd, consisted of the numbers 14, 16, 21, 39, 53, and 58.
The next draw, identified as 3041, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The ten most recent Mega-Sena draw results are listed below:
The procedure to withdraw the Mega-Sena prize is relatively simple, varying according to the amount to be received. Winners have the option to redeem the prize at any authorized lottery house or directly at Caixa branches.
For gross prizes up to R$ 2,428.79, withdrawal can be made at any accredited lottery house or at Caixa branches. Players who played online can also opt to receive the amount via transfer to Mercado Pago.
In the case of gross prizes equal to or greater than R$ 2,428.80, payment must be made exclusively at Caixa branches, requiring the presentation of the original identity document with CPF and the original winning bet ticket.
Prizes of R$ 10,000.00 or more are paid within a period of up to two business days, counted from the delivery of the documentation at a Caixa Branch.
Mega-Sena draws occur three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
The official drawing time is at 9 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at 11 AM on Sundays, all following Brasília time.
It is possible to follow the live broadcast of the draw through Caixa's profiles on YouTube and Facebook platforms.
The basic betting mode requires the player to select six numbers out of the 60 available.
For draws held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the final deadline for bets is 8 PM on the same day. For Sunday draws, bets must be placed by 10 PM on Saturday. The sale of pools on electronic channels closes 15 minutes before the start of each contest.
The player receives a cash prize by hitting four numbers (quadra), five numbers (quina), or six numbers (sena) drawn.
The Volta a Portugal cycling race will begin this Wednesday.
The description provided by the project team defines the concept of an 'atalaya' (watchtower) as a structure situated in a advantageous point, allowing for the observation or analysis of something. In the field of architecture, this privileged location requires the inclusion of openings on levels above ground level, which historically associates watchtowers with lookout towers.
However, the text clarifies that a watchtower does not need to be extremely high or have a visual dominance over all corners of a region to achieve a perspective; this perspective even transcends the mere function of surveillance.
The project 'Casa Atalaya / Outdoor Refuge' was cited in a Portuguese ArchDaily reference dated August 4, 2026, accessed on August 5, 2026.
