Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
Atacama · 6,748 m a.s.l. · Difficulty: extrema
At least one estimated variable exceeds a danger threshold. Check with CONAF before entering.
Active model alerts
- Danger Issued: 11 Oct, 20:01 (Chile time)
Santa Rosa Lagoon Trail
Triggered by: Temperature -23.3 °C (threshold < -15.0 °C)
See trail →
Current estimate
Santa Rosa Lagoon Trail
27.0500°S 68.8000°W · 4.600 m
At least one estimated variable exceeds a danger threshold. Check with CONAF before entering.
Triggered by: Temperature -23.3 °C (threshold < -15.0 °C)
Above 3,500 m, modeled wind and visibility carry higher uncertainty. Consult local park rangers before entering.
- Model:
- Open-Meteo «best_match» (model chosen automatically)
- Computed:
- 12 Oct, 09:01 (Chile time)
- Valid for:
- a single hour of the estimate: 09:00 on 2026-10-12 (Chile time). Why?
- Estimate point:
- 27.0500°S 68.8000°W · the model estimates at 5,662 m; the trail reaches 4,600 m.
Elevation profile · schematic (not the real profile)
Freezing level
4.180 m
⚠ Below summit
Wind 180m
39 km/h
Direction
Model spread
Δv 34 km/h
Δt 5.0°C
Next 24 h · gusts (bars, km/h) and temperature (line)
Next 24 hours: maximum estimated gust 135 km/h at 17:00; temperature between -28 and -16 °C.
Bar colour follows this trail’s gust thresholds: grey = below caution, amber ≥ 31 km/h , red ≥ 46 km/h.
See hourly values
| Hour (Chile) | Gust (km/h) | Temp. (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 113 | -23.5 |
| 10:00 | 115 | -21.0 |
| 11:00 | 116 | -18.0 |
| 12:00 | 117 | -16.9 |
| 13:00 | 125 | -16.3 |
| 14:00 | 132 | -16.0 |
| 15:00 | 133 | -16.1 |
| 16:00 | 134 | -16.4 |
| 17:00 | 135 | -16.8 |
| 18:00 | 131 | -17.4 |
| 19:00 | 126 | -19.0 |
| 20:00 | 117 | -21.2 |
| 21:00 | 119 | -23.1 |
| 22:00 | 115 | -24.6 |
| 23:00 | 113 | -25.0 |
| 00:00 | 113 | -22.1 |
| 01:00 | 111 | -21.4 |
| 02:00 | 109 | -21.6 |
| 03:00 | 109 | -22.3 |
| 04:00 | 107 | -25.4 |
| 05:00 | 108 | -26.9 |
| 06:00 | 108 | -27.6 |
| 07:00 | 110 | -28.0 |
| 08:00 | 108 | -27.5 |
Inter-model comparison · wind 10 m (km/h)
Model level by trail
This is a weather estimate, not the official opening status of the trail. To know whether a trail is open, check with CONAF.
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Santa Rosa Lagoon Trail
Altiplano · 4,600 m · 10 km · 2 days
Danger Low confidenceWind 14 km/h · gusts 113 km/h · -23.3 °C · computed 12 Oct, 09:01 (Chile time)
Triggered by: Temperature -23.3 °C (threshold < -15.0 °C)
Park information
Region
Atacama
Max. elevation
6,748 m
Difficulty
extrema
Zone
norte
Area
59,081.87 ha
Access status according to CONAF
Open to the public
Hours: Mar-Dom 9:00-17:00
Book entry →Source: conaf.cl , read on 2026-06-17. It may not reflect closures announced by radio, signage or on site. Confirm with CONAF before you go.
Volcanic technical alert (SERNAGEOMIN)
Volcán Nevado Tres Cruces
Green technical alertGreen technical alert. Category 5 SERNAGEOMIN. Very low risk level. No significant eruptive activity.
Source: SERNAGEOMIN · Read: 6/17/2026
Wind map (Windy)
View on Windy →Map from an external service (Windy.com) with its own models: it may differ from the AlertaParques level. When it loads, Windy receives your IP address.
Recorded estimates
Model alerts for Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
Get a notice when the model estimates Danger level in this park. Informational only: it does not replace CONAF.
In case of emergency
- 136Socorro AndinoMountain rescue
- 131SAMUMedical emergencies
- 133CarabinerosPolice emergencies
- 132BomberosFire brigade
- 137ArmadaMaritime and coastal emergencies
- 138Rescate aéreoAir search and rescue (Air Force)
- 130CONAFWildfires
Source: Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Emergencies in Chile · 130: MINSAL. Checked 7 October 2026.
Park coordinates: -27.0833, -68.8167 — Open in Google Maps
Informational only
These estimates come from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), processed by AlertaParques. They do not replace official communications from CONAF or SERNAGEOMIN. Always check real conditions with park rangers before entering. How levels are computed →