From National Roads they reported this afternoon that Traffic on Route 40 was cut off due to the presence of snow in the high areas, between Bariloche and El Bolsón. However, the interruption lasted only an hour. The bad conditions will continue throughout Monday, so it is requested take extreme precautions to those who passed through the sector.
Traffic was cut off around 2 p.m., so that clear the area of stranded vehicles, without the possibility of being able to continue. However, after 3 p.m., lRoute 40 was once again enabled for all types of vehicles.
Snowfall is expected to continue this afternoon, especially in the area of La Veranada, Pampa del Toro and Cañadón de la Mosca.
From Roads they also remind the mandatory carrying of chains (this means that they must be in the vehicle to be able to place them when necessary), given that There are sections with low grip.
It was also requested, from Provincial Roads, to take extreme precautions when driving in high areas of routes: 80 (access to the Bariloche Airport); 6 (El Bolsón – Río Chico) and 67 (Comallo – Mencue), due to the presence of snow and mud on the road.
They highlighted the importance of Do not perform overtaking maneuvers and do not stop on the road. It is requested that the low beams be on and that all occupants of the vehicle wear a seat belt.
Both FM Paraíso 42 and Ahora Comarca registered confusion situations on Route 40 during this Monday morning.
Route 40, dressed in white because of the snow and complicated for drivers. (Photo courtesy of Now Comarca
In addition, the Provincial Highway Department of Neuquén reported that the Pino Hachado pass will be closed throughout Mondaydue to weather conditions.
The same fate befell the Mamuil Malal pass, close to Junín de los Andes, which remains impassable in the area of Provincial Route 60. Meanwhile, Provincial Route 46 has been disabled since early in the morning, in the Llao Llao sector.
The accumulated snow affected the Mamuil Malal international crossing. Photo courtesy
Alert for rain, snow and wind of up to 100 km/h in Neuquén and Río Negro, this Monday and Tuesday
The National Meteorological Service (SMN), which issued a yellow alert for rain, snow and wind for this Monday throughout Neuquén and the eastern end of Río Negro. In addition, conditions in the mountain range could worsen in the afternoon, which is why the the alert level to orange. The details of the worst schedules. For this Tuesday, they issued a yellow alert for a part of the Neuquén territory.
The area will be affected by winds from the west, with speeds between 60 and 75 km/h, and gusts that can exceed 100 km/h.
East of Loncopué – East of Picunches – East of Ñorquín – West of Añelo – West of Pehuenches – South of Chos Malal – South of Minas: applies to the afternoon and morning of Monday. Conditions will return Tuesday morning and afternoon.
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Catán Lil – Collón Curá – Zapala – Lower area of Aluminé – Lower area of Huiliches – Lower area of Lácar: valid for Monday afternoon.
Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – South of Aluminé: applies for Monday morning.
Confluence – East of Añelo – East of Pehuenches – Picún Leufú: Valid for Monday afternoon.
Pilcaniyeu Plateau – Ñorquincó Plateau – Nueve de Julio – West of El Cuy – Veinticinco de Mayo: applies for Monday afternoon.
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The area will be affected by rain, which may be locally heavy. They are estimated accumulated precipitation values between 20 and 40 mm, which can be overcome in a timely manner. In the highest areas, precipitation can be in the form of mixed rain and snow.
The lakes: In this region the rain alert is for Monday morning.
Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – South of Aluminé: applies for Monday morning.
Bariloche – Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range – Ñorquincó Mountain Range: valid for Monday morning.
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For the area of Bariloche – Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range – Ñorquincó Mountain Range, it applies yellow alert for Monday afternoon. The area will be affected by snowfall of varying intensity, some heavy. Accumulated snow values are expected between 30 and 50 cm, and can be overcome in a timely manner. In the lower areas, precipitation can occur in the form of rain.
He Orange alert It applies to the Aluminé Mountain Range – Chos Malal Mountain Range – Loncopué Mountain Range – Minas Mountain Range – Picunches Mountain Range – Ñorquín Mountain Range and also the area of the Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – Sur de Aluminé.
The area will be affected by heavy and/or persistent snowfall. Accumulated snow values between 50 and 60 cm are expected, and may be exceeded from time to time. The phenomenon will be accompanied by intense winds from the western sector with gusts that could cause reduced visibility.