Cristo Redentor Pass Closed Indefinitely Due to Severe Weather

The closure of the Cristo Redentor Pass, a vital artery connecting Argentina and Chile, has been enacted indefinitely by the provincial government of Mendoza. This decision, effective immediately, stems from anticipated severe weather, including snowfall and the influence of the Zonda wind. The instability in the high mountain region, especially on the Chilean side, poses significant risks to safe travel, prompting this precautionary measure.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecasts a marked temperature drop in Mendoza over the coming week, with lows approaching 3°C by the weekend, followed by a gradual recovery. The SMN has issued a Level Orange alert for the province, warning of dangerous meteorological phenomena that could impact society, life, property, and the environment. This closure highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events and the challenges of maintaining cross-border connectivity in the Andes.

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La medida obedece a un frente de inestabilidad, principalmente en el sector chileno de la alta montaña, que condiciona una transitabilidad segura