Amid speculation about the arrival of snow in different parts of the country, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) alerted six provinces for Extreme cold for the May 25 holiday. From the Ministry of Health of the Nation They recommended avoiding prolonged exposure to the cold, staying hydrated, and trying to move to increase body heat.
The yellow alert for extreme cold will affect the provinces of Buenos Aires, Between rivers, Currents, The Pampa, Chubut and Santa Cruz and will remain in force until 6:14 p.m. on Saturday. Specialists warned that the low temperatures that develop in the areas reached could have a “mild to moderate effect on health.”
According to the SMN spokesperson, Cindy Fernandez, the sharp drop in temperatures was caused by the entry of a cold air front from the south of the continent. The frost began to spread throughout the territory since Thursday, but will be accentuated this weekend, especially in the south and center of the country.
“There are going to be temperatures below zero, with some widespread frosts,” the communicator noted, anticipating that the minimum temperatures would be below zero degrees, while the maximum temperatures would not exceed 10 degrees. In the case of Buenos Aires, the values would range between 1 and 11 degrees; in Entre Ríos, between 2 and 12 degrees; and in Corrientes; between 5 and 14 degrees.
However, the lowest indicators of the day will be recorded in La Pampa, where a minimum of -2 degrees and a maximum of 10 degrees is expected; in Chubut, the temperature will drop to -3 degrees minimum and 8 degrees maximum; and Santa Cruz, the levels will vary between -7 and 2 degrees.
Given the potential danger that it could present to health, the Ministry of Health of the Nation asked to reinforce care for children, people over 65 years of age and people who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases. In addition, they recommended avoiding exposure to the cold or staying outdoors for a long time.
When it comes to covering up, the authorities advised to create several layers with light clothing and keep moving, that is, walking, getting up, sitting, stretching the extremities, in order to generate body heat. They even asked not to neglect the consumption of water so as not to become dehydrated and, if possible, not to consume alcoholic beverages. In the case of being in a closed place, they suggested keeping the rooms heated safely.
Regarding the possibility of snowfall, the SMN spokesperson stated that “some snow events are expected, but in areas where this phenomenon is quite common.” In this way, the area of the Andes mountainsthe plain of the Patagoniathe region of Whosein the mountains of Córdoba and San Luis and in the town of Sierra de la Ventana they could register snowfall.
In that line, in Mendoza and Neuquen a yellow alert applies snowfall. The recommendations are to avoid outdoor activities, periodically remove snow accumulated on the roof, drive with appropriate vehicles, ventilate homes and cars to prevent the accumulation of carbon monoxide and prepare an emergency bag.
Regarding the possibility of snow in CABA or in the Conurbano, the meteorological communicator stated in a dialogue with Infobae: “There is no chance of snow in AMBA. For that to happen, the atmosphere, throughout its column, has to have certain temperature and humidity conditions. In addition, it has to coincide with a day of precipitation for snow to fall.”
“Cold air generally occurs near the ground and not at height. If there is cold air, it is because it is very dry and the sky is clear. That is why the conditions for snow do not coincide simultaneously,” he clarified, highlighting that phenomena of this type in the area are products of climatic instability.
