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Mendoza Settles Into Mild Midweek Weather as Cristo Redentor Pass Reopens

A private forecast flags possible Friday evening showers, prompting SMN guidance on basic precautions.

Overview

  • The provincial Dirección de Agricultura y Contingencias Climáticas forecasts a pleasant Tuesday with a high near 24–25°C, a low around 7°C, and light to moderate southerly winds.
  • Wednesday is expected to be slightly warmer with a maximum near 26°C, a minimum around 9°C, and light to moderate northeast winds under generally clear mountain skies.
  • Cold pockets persist overnight in several localities, with reported minima such as Tunuyán at -2.1°C, Vista Flores at -1.7°C, and El Marcado at -0.5°C.
  • Gendarmería Nacional reports the reopening of the Paso Cristo Redentor after intense weekend snowfall had blocked the border crossing.
  • Private service MeteoRed projects a warming trend toward highs near 29–30°C and about a 60% chance of rain on Friday evening, and the SMN has circulated standard safety advice in case heavier showers develop.