An intense snowstorm has isolated the high mountains of Mendoza since July 15, accumulating up to 2.5 meters of snow. Authorities and locals have achieved hopeful rescues, including a family with a baby, while optimistically awaiting the reopening of mountain passes.
An impressive snowstorm has left accumulations of up to three meters in the high mountains of Mendoza, Argentina, forcing the closure of border crossings and leaving hundreds of trucks stranded. However, local tourism providers see this phenomenon as an unprecedented opportunity to boost the region if a comprehensive management plan is implemented by authorities.
An extreme frontal system has battered northern and central Chile since July 15, 2026, bringing unusual rainfall that left five victims and 100,000 people isolated. In Argentina, the phenomenon brought historic snowfall to Mendoza and the closure of the Cristo Redentor pass, though the Pino Hachado pass offers a safe alternative.
Un frente frío obligó al cierre anticipado del Paso de Agua Negra desde el 9 de junio, finalizando la temporada 2025-2026. Mientras tanto, el Paso Cristo Redentor reabrió este 11 de junio ofreciendo espectaculares postales nevadas a los viajeros. Ambos pasos cordilleranos enfrentan condiciones climáticas extremas típicas del invierno austral.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
