The first half of June surprised with quite warm temperatures in much of the Northern Patagonia. Even in the Upper Valley Temperatures reached 20°C during the afternoons. However, starting this week it will be produced again a sharp drop in temperatures in Neuquén and Río Negro.
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According to projections, in southern Patagonia there will be abundant snowfall and extreme temperatures. From the National Meteorological Service (SMN) They issued a yellow alert for snow for this Monday and Tuesday in the Rio Negro and Neuquén mountain range.
“Snowfall of varying intensity is expected, some heavy, with accumulated between 30 and 45 cm, which can be surpassed occasionally“, without ruling out the occurrence of mixed rain and snow in lower areas,” says the authorities’ report.
Towards the end of the day, snowfall will intensify in the high mountains of northern Patagonia, returning again adverse conditions at border crossings.
In addition, the SMN launched another alert, but due to wind. It will rule on Monday in the central and northern area of Neuquén, with gusts that will average between 50 and 65 km/h and even 90 km/h. This will cause this sector to maintain very cold temperatures throughout the day.
Extreme cold and snowfall in Patagonia: how it will affect Neuquén and Río Negro in the middle of the week
On Tuesday, strong winds and moderate snowfall will continue in southern Patagonia, which will move north and reach the southern strip of Chubut, which enters this Tuesday under alert. Comodoro RivadaviaFor example, It is a city that expects snow on Tuesday, and the alert is in effect.
In any case, the second half of the week promises the arrival of another new and deep low pressure system from the Pacific, responsible for generate a new storm of wind and snow in northern Patagoniawith more abundant snow to fall and strong winds.
As reported by the Interjurisdictional Authority of Basins (AIC), the entry of polar air will continue in the Valleys, the Plateau and the Atlantic Coast starting Thursday. Even, Possible rain and snowfall are not ruled out.
Meteorologist Fernando Frasetto indicated that the fall of snow It will be very close to the valley area.
The impact of this front will be reflected in the minimum temperatures. In Neuquén capital they will be at -3°C on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. While the maximum temperatures will barely touch 10°C.
With information from Meteored, AIC and SMN
