2023-08-16 10:10:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for rain and snow for a part of Neuquén and almost all of Río Negro. The warning is valid for today Wednesday and might be extended until Thursday.
Alert for snow and rain in Neuquén
Cordillera de Huiliches – Cordillera de Lácar – South of Aluminé: The area will be affected by snowfall, some locally strong. Values of accumulated snow between 20 and 30 cm are expected, and may be exceeded in a timely manner, especially in the highest areas. In the lower areas, precipitation can occur in the form of rain or sleet. Valid for Wednesday night, and Thursday morning.
Catán Lil – Collón Curá – Zapala – Lower area of Aluminé – Lower area of Huiliches – Lower area of Lácar: Varied intensity rains will affect the coverage area. Values between 10 and 20 mm are expected, and may be exceeded locally. In addition the precipitation might be in the form of mixed rain and snow. Valid for today Wednesday morning.
The lakes: The area will be affected by snowfall, some locally heavy. Values of accumulated snow between 20 and 30 cm are expected, and may be exceeded in a timely manner, especially in the highest areas. In the lower areas, precipitation can occur in the form of rain or sleet. Valid for Wednesday night, and Thursday morning.
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Alert for rain and snow in Río Negro
Pilcaniyeu Plateau – Ñorquincó Plateau – July 9 – West of El Cuy – May 25: Varied intensity rains will affect the coverage area. Values between 10 and 20 mm are expected, and may be exceeded locally. In addition the precipitation might be in the form of mixed rain and snow. The rain alert is in effect from Tuesday night until Wednesday followingnoon. The snow alert is in effect for Thursday morning.
Conesa – Meseta de Adolfo Alsina – Meseta de San Antonio – Valcheta: Varied intensity rains will affect the coverage area. Values between 10 and 20 mm are expected, and may be exceeded locally. In addition the precipitation might be in the form of mixed rain and snow. Valid for noon on Wednesday.
What does the yellow and orange alert mean?
From the SMN they explained the different alert levels. Yellow indicates “possible damaging weather phenomena and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities”. While orange, it marks that “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment are expected.”
Source: SMN
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