On the other hand, they highlight the forecast of intense rains in the southern area of the province of Neuquén, affecting the departments: Los Lagos, Lacar, Huiliches and Aluminé; in addition to parts of Collón Curá, Catán Lil and Picunches. It is estimated that they can be locally very strong with rainfall of between 20 and 30 mm.
In turn, the warning regarding snowfall for the entire mountain range with the greatest impact in the northern part of the province. Between 30 and 50 cm of accumulated snow are expected. In Río Negro, it is expected for Bariloche, the Pilcaniyeu Mountains and Ñorquinco. In Neuquén: Los Lagos, Huiliches, Lácar, Aluminé, Loncopué, Picunches, Ñorquín, reaching the west of Añelo and Pehuenches, the south of Chos Malal and Minas.
The alert is raised to Orange in part of the departments of Aluminé, Chos Malal, Locopué, Minas, Picunches, and Ñorquín. The phenomena could begin in the morning and extend throughout Monday, with greater intensity towards the afternoon. The snow, in the orange alert sectors, could reach an accumulation of between 50 and 60 cm.
From the Interjurisdictional Authority of Cuencas, for their part, they warned of the entry of the cold front that will intensify snowfall in the mountain range during Monday and Tuesday. “In valleys, plateau and coast; mild Monday until the wind arrives,” warns the entity’s report. Conditions are expected to improve by Wednesday.
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The SMN issued a snow alert throughout the mountain range.
What the alerts from the National Meteorological Service imply
The National Meteorological Service has an Early Warning System that informs the population about the possible occurrence of phenomena that could put the environment, people’s lives or property at risk.
There are four types of weather alerts: green, yellow, orange and red. The green indicates that no risky meteorological phenomena are expected, while the yellow points out that some may occur with the potential for damage and risk of interruption of daily activities.
The orange indicates that the events can be dangerous, while red is the most extreme: it invites you to follow official instructions since phenomena with the potential to cause emergencies or disasters are expected.
The red is the most extreme: it invites people to follow official instructions in the event of possible “exceptional phenomena with the potential to cause emergencies or disasters.”
SMN recommendations
Given these phenomena, the SMN recommends not taking out the trash; remove objects that prevent water from draining; avoid outdoor activities; do not take shelter near trees and electricity poles that may fall; do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools; be alert to the possible fall of hail; be informed by the authorities; Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
