On the last long weekend, the Patagonia experienced a sharp drop in temperatures accompanied by significant snowfall in the center and south of the region, as well as in mountainous areas. Official predictions indicate that this extremely cold weather situation will persist, with Expected temperatures below -10°C in the coming days,
For a week now, a polar wave was established in the region, causing various emergency measures such as traffic restrictions, caravans on roads, suspension of classes and food distribution in disadvantaged communities.
This Tuesday, will Patagonia be the coldest place in the world?
Recently, an image went viral suggesting that Argentina will be the coldest place on the planet at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. However, meteorologists as Cindy Fernández of the National Weather Service They point out that this image is more of a numerical simulation that lacks a detailed and professional analysis. In addition, the viralized map omits other extremely cold places such as the poles and regions of Russia and Greenland.
At this time of year, the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, while the Northern Hemisphere is in summer, which explains why the lowest temperatures are found in the south. However, Fernandez clarifies that the Antarctica will always be colder than anywhere in Argentinaalthough excluding the Antarcticacountries like Chile, South Africa and Australia compete to have the lowest temperatures in the southern hemisphere.
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Patagonia shows serious complications due to extreme temperatures
Courtesy X @RozasGaray.
The forecast indicates that extreme cold conditions will persist in Argentinaespecially in the Patagoniawith minimums between -5°C and -15°C and maximums that will hardly exceed 5°C.
Furthermore, they are expected continuous snowfall and alerts remain due to extreme cold in several provinceswith severe impacts on public health, especially for vulnerable groups.
Authorities warn of possible rain that could cause flooding in areas with accumulation of melted snow. Therefore, caution and attention to changing weather conditions in the region is advised over the next few days.
