This Tuesday, August 20, the border crossing between Chile and Argentina at Paso Cristo Redentor will remain closed due to adverse weather conditions. Authorities have decided to temporarily close the crossing in both directions for all vehicles, as a preventive measure in view of the heavy snowfall forecast for the area.
The decision to maintain the closed passage This is due to the arrival of a polar wave front in the region, which will bring with it intermittent snowfall and strong winds. These conditions make the route unsafe, which is why it has been decided not to allow its opening from 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
The province of Mendoza, which is located on the route to the passedwill also experience a week of polar cold, according to weather forecasts. The maximum temperature in Mendoza will not exceed 8 degrees, and constant drizzle and possible snowfall are expected due to the cold front that entered the region last Sunday.
The temperatures in the border crossing Temperatures will remain low throughout the week, with lows of 4 degrees and a wind chill of barely 8 or 9 degrees. Conditions on the plains will also be difficult, with a high probability of snow and continuous precipitation until Wednesday.
Meteorologists have warned that this could be the coldest week of the entire winterwith conditions typical of a mid-winter day. Precipitation in the metropolitan area of Mendoza will be moderate, but low temperatures and snow in the plains underline the severity of the cold front affecting the region.
