epa13177923 Mist covers the mountains surrounding La Paz during a cold front seen from El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS

epa13177922 People look at snow-capped mountains surrounding La Paz from El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS

epa13177921 People look at snow-capped mountains surrounding La Paz from El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS

epa13177920 A snow-covered statue stands in El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four Bolivian departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS

epa13177926 Snow-covered mountains surrounding La Paz are seen from El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS

epa13177925 Snow covers buildings in El Alto, Bolivia, 18 August 2026. Heavy snowfall in at least four departments forced authorities to temporarily suspend or restrict road travel on several routes to prevent accidents. EPA/LUIS GANDARILLAS