The frontal system that is already over the southern part of the country, little by little moves to central Chile to give us rainfall updates at the beginning of this week.
According to our reference model the precipitations from this low atmospheric pressure would arrive to the Coquimbo Region in the afternoon hours of Tuesday (May 7), which is excellent news given the current condition of the reservoirs in that part of Chile.
Snow will be the main protagonist of the second day of the week, since it will cover a considerable national geographical stretch, from the Coquimbo Region to the Los Ríos Region.
Snow and abundant rain in central Chile: these are the areas where it will rain tomorrow according to Meteored
In this direction it is necessary to take preventive actions sufficient for those heading towards the Andes mountain range, as a blizzard is forecast throughout the entire stretch with gusts of wind between 50 km/h and 70 km/h, which will last until Wednesday (May 8) between the regions of Coquimbo and Biobío.
Bundle up! Meteorological frosts will take center stage this week in central Chile
After the passage of the current frontal system, Its trough at altitude -corresponding to 500 hectopascals or 5,500 meters above sea level- will extend to the Coquimbo Region, generating a sudden drop in thermometers, mainly on Wednesday morning.
The awakening of the navel of the week is expected with meteorological frosts, both white and black, on the valley and foothills sectors included between the regions of Valparaíso, Metropolitana and O’Higgins.
Before continuing, it is necessary to understand that when we refer to the “white frost” is that which materializes as frost, while the “black frost” It causes blackish spots on the foliage of plants.
This difference is due to the humidity content of the air, which is higher during a “white frost” compared to a “black frost.”
| City | Temp. Minimum (°C) Wednesday, May 8 | Temp. Minimum (°C) Thursday May 9 |
|---|---|---|
| The Andes | From -3 to -1 | From 3 to 5 |
| San José de Maipo | From -5 to -3 | From -1 to 0 |
| Machali | From -3 to -1 | From 3 to 5 |
| Curico | From 0 to 2 | From -3 to -1 |
| Quillon | From 0 to 2 | From -1 to 1 |
| Saint Barbara | From 0 to 2 | From -3 to -1 |
| Pucon | From 0 to 2 | From -1 to 1 |
| Minimum temperatures (°C) predicted in some cities in the central zone for Wednesday (08) and Thursday (09) of May 2024. | ||
Towards Thursday (May 9) the cold that “seeps into the bones” It will be felt with all its impact in the foothills from the Maule Region to the La Araucanía Region.
In which regions of the country will the rains continue this week?
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, A new frontal system will enter the southern part of the country, generating precipitation until Thursday night between the regions of Los Ríos and Aysén.
Said atmospheric scenario will also leave snow and sleet showers from Hornopirén to Coyhaique.
During Friday (May 10) the clouds in their various forms They will decorate the sky of much of the country. There is even the possibility that it will develop convective cloudiness during the afternoon of that day, which would cause isolated showers (coastal and Andean foothills sector) between the Metropolitan and La Araucanía regions.
