Pichasca Natural Monument
Coquimbo · 800 m a.s.l. · Difficulty: baja
At least one estimated variable exceeds a caution threshold.
Active model alerts
- Caution Issued: 12 Oct, 09:01 (Chile time)
Fossils Trail
Triggered by: Visibility 300 m (threshold < 500 m)
See trail →
Current estimate
Fossils Trail
30.3833°S 70.8833°W · 850 m
At least one estimated variable exceeds a caution threshold.
Triggered by: Visibility 300 m (threshold < 500 m)
- 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:
- 30.3833°S 70.8833°W · the model estimates at 925 m; the trail reaches 850 m.
Elevation profile · schematic (not the real profile)
Freezing level
2.930 m
Wind 180m
4 km/h
Direction
Model spread
N/A: model spread is computed only for volcanic and altiplano trails.
Next 24 h · gusts (bars, km/h) and temperature (line)
Next 24 hours: maximum estimated gust 48 km/h at 13:00; temperature between 9 and 16 °C.
Bar colour follows this trail’s gust thresholds: grey = below caution, amber ≥ 60 km/h , red ≥ 90 km/h.
See hourly values
| Hour (Chile) | Gust (km/h) | Temp. (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 13 | 10.6 |
| 10:00 | 17 | 12.6 |
| 11:00 | 41 | 13.4 |
| 12:00 | 48 | 14.4 |
| 13:00 | 48 | 14.7 |
| 14:00 | 23 | 14.5 |
| 15:00 | 25 | 15.9 |
| 16:00 | 39 | 14.3 |
| 17:00 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 18:00 | 33 | 11.6 |
| 19:00 | 30 | 11.5 |
| 20:00 | 26 | 10.3 |
| 21:00 | 23 | 10.0 |
| 22:00 | 8 | 10.0 |
| 23:00 | 8 | 9.7 |
| 00:00 | 8 | 9.6 |
| 01:00 | 9 | 9.7 |
| 02:00 | 8 | 9.9 |
| 03:00 | 9 | 9.3 |
| 04:00 | 11 | 8.9 |
| 05:00 | 27 | 8.9 |
| 06:00 | 27 | 8.9 |
| 07:00 | 26 | 8.8 |
| 08:00 | 28 | 9.9 |
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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Fossils Trail
Trail · 850 m · 3 km · 1 day
Caution High confidenceWind 3 km/h · gusts 13 km/h · 10.6 °C · computed 12 Oct, 09:01 (Chile time)
Triggered by: Visibility 300 m (threshold < 500 m)
Park information
Region
Coquimbo
Max. elevation
800 m
Difficulty
baja
Zone
norte
Access status according to CONAF
Open to the public
Hours: Mar-Dom 8:30-17:30
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.
Wind map (Windy)
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Recorded estimates
Model alerts for Pichasca Natural Monument
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: -30.3833, -70.8833 — 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 →