Thick layer of ice in the south of Quito

The hail that fell on February 14 blocked one of the main roads of southern Quito. From the Atahualpa Avenue to the northern boundary of La Magdalena a white imprint of hail was observed.

The Teniente Hugo Ortiz Avenue blocked the intersection with the Cabo Iturralde street (south) to Baltazar Loaiza street in La Magdalena.

The hailstorm covered about two blocks from the Teniente Hugo Ortiz Avenue in both directions of the Avenue.

Two cars, a taxi and a private car, were trapped in the ice at 16:20 approximately.

The ice layer was of more than 30 centimeters.