He Christ the Redeemer Passone of the most important border crossings between Chile and Argentina, has been closed preventively due to adverse weather conditions. This Tuesday, October 8, the border authorities of both countries agreed to maintain the closure in both directions, affecting all types of vehicles.
The measure, taken after meetings between the Chilean and Chilean authorities Argentinaseeks to guarantee the safety of travelers, given the instability in the high mountains, where the rains have caused landslides on the route and areas of zero visibility.
Why did Cristo Redentor Pass close?
The statement issued by the authorities highlights that current conditions do not allow safe traffic with Argentina. The rains in the mountain range have caused landslides on the route and areas where visibility is zero, making it impossible to guarantee safe transit for vehicles. Given this situation, travelers are recommended to stay informed about the conditions of the Cristo Redentor Pass before planning any crossing into Argentina.
Many Mendoza residents, in particular, have their sights set on Chile for this weekend, but they depend on the reopening of the border crossing. The ability to shop or relax on the Chilean side could be affected if conditions do not improve, which has raised concerns among travelers.
What will the weather be like this weekend at Cristo Redentor Pass?
According to the forecasts of the Directorate of Agriculture and Climatic Contingencies, weather conditions will continue to be unstable during the weekend. For Friday, October 11, variable cloudiness is expected with isolated precipitation towards the evening, along with snowfall in the mountain range and moderate easterly winds. These conditions could further complicate the situation of the Christ the Redeemer Passprolonging the closure if snowfall and rain persist.
On Saturday, October 12, the forecast shows a slight drop in temperatures, with a maximum of 19 degrees and a minimum of 13. Cloudiness and new snowfall are also expected in the mountain range during the afternoon, which could continue to affect passability. Although there is no exact date for the reopening of the crossingit is essential to continue monitoring official updates, as safety on the route will depend on weather conditions in the mountain range.
