The Nahuel Huapi National Park reported this Saturday the closure of several roads located inside the protected area as a consequence of the intense snowfall that affects the mountain region of Río Negro at this time.
In a press release, it was stated that they will be interrupted the Tronador circuits, Los Alerces Waterfall, the road to Chalhuaco and the road to Steffen, south of the city of Bariloche.
According to park authorities, the measure It will be extended until the alert is maintained due to weather conditions.effective from this Friday due to both snow and strong gusts of wind.
They also clarified that it is essential «Learn about all safety recommendations“, so “tourism providers and visitors are under the absolute responsibility of not respecting the instructions, and consulting all the available information.”
Autumn snowfall: tourists enjoyed a completely white Cerro Catedral
In a few hours, about 45 centimeters of snow accumulated at the base of Cerro Catedral, 55 centimeters in the middle sector and 90 centimeters at the summit. Although the ski center is still preparing to receive the high season, Many tourists took advantage of the intense snowfall of the last few hours and gathered at different points to participate in snowball fights and make dolls.
«Although about 60 centimeters of snow are forecast, it is too early to know if it will remain or not. So this snow has not yet been worked on to build slopes,” they indicated from Catedral Alta Patagonia.
At this time, only ascents to the upper part of the mountain via the cable lane are enabled.