This is how the snowfall looked at the Pico Espejo station in Mérida on September 1

On September 1, the Pico Espejo Station, the highest in the Mukumbarí Cable Car System of Mérida, was transformed into a dazzling winter landscape after heavy snowfall which completely covered the top of the mountain.

Through the cable car’s social networks, a video was shared in which this natural phenomenon, characteristic of the season in the Andean region, could be appreciated.

The images showed a snow-covered landscape, highlighting the contrast with the usual mountainous environment. Publications They quickly went viral, generating amazement and excitement among social media users.

When is there snow in Merida?

The snow season in the Sierra Nevada of Mérida is in full swing, with events that began at the end of June. Although they have maintained their intensity throughout the months of August and September.

This year, snowfall has been particularly notable on dates such as July 24, August 25 and 28. And now, September 1, which has seen reports of significant snow accumulations in the highest areas of the mountain range.

Pico Espejo, which rises to 4,765 metres above sea level, is one of the most accessible and popular spots to enjoy these snowfalls. Other notable places include Pico El Águila, also known as Collado del Cóndor, as well as the La Culata moorland, all of them located within the Sierra Nevada National Park.