“The mountain area will be affected by persistent rains of moderate intensity, or locally heavy. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 15 and 30 mm, which may be exceeded occasionally. In the highest areas they could be in the form of snow,” said the National Service.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, The rain is expected to move towards the southern and central area of the province, Las Coloradas, Piedra del Águila, Zapala, lower area of Aluminé.
Recommendations to prevent accidents during a yellow alert are to avoid outdoor activities; not taking out the trash; remove objects that prevent water from draining; stay away from coastal and riverine areas; Also, stay informed by the authorities.
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Snowfall alert: affected areas
Since Saturday, several towns in the province have been under continuous yellow alert for snowfall and will continue until Wednesday. The only exception will be this Monday, since snow is not expected to fall until this Tuesday.
It will be the northern mountain area that will be affected by snowfall starting at dawn this Tuesday and until Wednesday at night included.
“The area will be affected by persistent snowfall of varying intensity. Accumulated snow values between 30 and 50 cm are expected, which may be exceeded occasionally,” the SMN specified.
For Wednesday, the alert is expected to extend to the southern area: San martin de los andes; south of Aluminé; Junín de los Andes; Villa la Angostura.
SMN recommendations for snow alerts: avoid outdoor activities; periodically remove snow accumulated on roofs: drive with appropriate vehicles prepared for ice and snow; ventilate vehicles and homes to avoid the accumulation of carbon monoxide; Get information from the authorities and always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
Wind alert: affected areas
The wind alert will only arrive this Wednesday and will mainly affect the northern mountain range and the center of the province: Aluminé mountain range; Andacollo mountain range; Loncopué; El Huecú; The slabs; west of Añelo; Rincón de los Sauces; Chos Malal;
“The area will be affected by winds from the western sector with speeds between 30 and 50 km/h, and gusts that can reach 90km/h,” said the meteorological service.
The recommendations for wind alerts are to avoid outdoor activities, secure items that can fly away and stay informed by authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
