The National Meteorological Service (SMN) and the Interjurisdictional Authority of Basins (AIC) They updated the yellow and orange alerts for intense rains and snowfall for the entire Río Negro and Neuquén mountain range. This new frontal system, which will last until Friday, is causing concern in the region.
The strong winds accompanied by rain and snow on Wednesday began this climatic panorama. On Thursday the alert was expanded to once again include the Río Negro and Neuquén mountain range, as well as the center of Neuquén. The authorities urged the population to take precautions due to the intensity of the rainfall.
Yellow alert for snowfall: which areas will be affected in Neuquén
For areas affected by persistent snowfall of varying intensity, accumulated snow values between 30 and 50 cm are expected, which may be exceeded occasionally. In the lower areas, precipitation this Friday could occur as rain or sleet. Areas under yellow alert They include the Aluminé Mountain Range, Chos Malal Mountain Range, Loncopué Mountain Range, Minas Mountain Range, Picunches Mountain Range and Ñorquín Mountain Range.
Orange alert: where snowfall is expected in Neuquén
Areas under orange alert this Thursday will be affected by heavy and persistent snowfall, with snow accumulations between 40 and 60 cm, may be surpassed in some points. In lower areas, precipitation can be in the form of rain or sleet.
Rain alert in Neuquén: areas and forecast details
For the Cordillera de Huiliches, Cordillera de Lácar and the south of Aluminé, the area will be affected by persistent rains of moderate or locally strong intensity, with accumulations between 15 and 30 mm, which may be exceeded in some cases. In elevated areas, precipitation could be in the form of snow.
What will be the situation in the Alto Valle after the rain and snow alerts in the mountain range?
None of the alerts issued by the SMN will affect the Alto Valle for the moment. In this region of Río Negro and Neuquén, as well as on the plateau, a rise in temperature is expected. For the rest of the week, unstable periods are forecast with mild afternoons and gusty winds.
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