This Christmas brought with it the first snowfall in Tolucawhich covered in white the Xinantecatlemblematic volcano of the entity.
Social media users shared photos of the Nevado de Toluca or Xinantécatl and the surrounding areas completely covered with snow.
The Special Vertical and High Mountain Rescue Group of the Emergency Service of the State of Mexico also published images of the volcano’s skirt.
“Today the first snowfall was recorded, we remind you that you must respect prevention measures so that you can enjoy the experience without risk,” he recalled.
Beautiful landscape due to heavy snowfall this afternoon on the Hill #Jocotitlán north of the EdoMex with a temperature of -2°C and a rolling sensation of -10°C.
Sierra de Las Cruces, Nevado de Toluca, Ajusco, Tláloc, Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl with snow as well
Operators Cerro Jocotitlán pic.twitter.com/wEbrEvFzPu
– Meteorology Mexico Merry Christmas (@InfoMeteoro) December 25, 2022
#Upgrade || so the #Snowfall that this is recorded #Christmas in the vicinity of #Toulca’s snowy.
: networks#AgenciaMxNews pic.twitter.com/325RWBmtvY
– Mexican News Agency (@AMXNoticias) December 25, 2022
Recommendations to visit the Nevado de Toluca
Civil Protection authorities of the State of Mexico called on visitors to Nevado de Toluca to take the following recommendations:
- Check the weather before going to the Toulca’s snowy
- Do not walk off established trails, on snow, cliffs, or unknown terrain.
- In case of snowfall, departure will be at 3:00 p.m. or earlier, as determined by the authority.
- Wear suitable, waterproof and thermal clothing and footwear.
- Access to the crater is only by the Quetzal Pass
- Follow the instructions of security personnel
- In case the water in the lagoons freezes, it is strictly forbidden to walk on the ice.
_
nerd
