Overview
- Conanp, working with Chiapas civil protection, ordered a temporary closure of the Volcán Tacaná biosphere reserve to protect visitors.
- Officials attributed the hazards to cold front No. 25 and a Norte that brought intense hail, heavy rain and temperatures down to −6°C in nearby communities.
- Authorities emphasized that the white cover is compacted hail rather than snow, which sharply increases slip risk on the mountain’s trails.
- Roughly 80 stranded tourists were relocated to Casas de Fuego shelters after rescues, and local officials say those refuges are already at capacity.
- Agencies are maintaining at least 48 hours of preventive monitoring, reported five minor injuries from falls, and urged people to postpone ascents and heed only certified guides.