In the middle of autumn, snow covered the city of El Bolsón in white and the intensity of the snowfall became an almost historical event. Since Sunday, when the storm reached the area with strong intensity, leaving the housear became a challenge for all types of vehicles, however a Renault managed to overcome the storm.
Due to the snowfall this week in the mountain region, classes were suspended, urban transportation operated with reduced frequencies during the morning, half of the population was left without water or electricity, Route 40 between Bariloche and El Bolsón was closed, The border crossings closed and there was little movement on the street. But The video of a Renault 12 challenging the snow of the hills, in addition to going viral, earned the applause of all lovers of “the old irons.”
Snow continues to fall on the Patagonian mountain range, which has generated complications for motorists who, despite using chains or having large cars such as 4×4, have had to be rescued. That is why users highlighted how this car circulated on the way to Perito Moreno Hill on the white blanket without any difficulty.
“It’s a machine. “It has nothing to envy of high-end cars,” were the comments that were repeated the most.
Bariloche prepares for new snowfalls
The National Meteorological Service announced a yellow alert for possible snowfall in Bariloche for the next few hours. The focus is between 3 and 6 in the morning this Thursday.
From the Civil Protection area of Río Negro they stated that the yellow alert for snowfall covers Bariloche, Ñorquinco and Pilcaniyeu. «The area will be affected by snowfall that may be heavy. Accumulated snow values between 15 and 30 centimeters are expected. The highest values are expected in the highest elevation areas«, they reported.
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