2023-05-25 04:45:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for snowfall and accumulation for this Thursday May 25, in Neuquén and Río Negro, in the middle of a long weekend.
As indicated by the SMN. the warning will be in force in Neuquén for today afternoon and Friday morning for the Cordillera de Aluminé, Cordillera de Chos Malal, Cordillera de Loncopué, Cordillera de Minas, Cordillera de Picunches and Cordillera de Ñorquín. For the case of Los Lagos department, is for the afternoon and evening of this Thursday.
In the case of Río Negro, the affected places will be Bariloche, Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range and Ñorquinco Mountain Range. The highest intensity is for today’s afternoon.
“The area will be affected by persistent snowfalls of varying intensity, some locally strong. They wait accumulated snow values between 30 and 50 cmand can be exceeded in a timely manner, especially in high mountain areas”, described the official Forecast of Alerts and Warnings of the SMN.
And he added: «The phenomenon will beaccompanied by strong winds, therefore, visibility reduction can be generated due to suspended snow”, he added.
Yellow alert for snow
From the SMN they explained the different alert levels. Yellow indicates “possible weather phenomena with capacity for damage and risk of momentary interruption of activities daily”.
Recommendations before the snow forecast
From the Lanín National Park (PNL) they communicated a series of recommendations to visitors, taking into account that it is expected this Thursday between 30 to 50 centimeters of accumulated snow in the Andean zone.
they listed some suggestions, given the weather conditions What is expected in the next few hours:
-It is recommended not to transit, stay or camp in wooded areas, and not to navigate in small boats (especially those with rowing propulsion).
– Stay informed by the authorities.
– In wooded areas, both on trekking and bicycle paths and on vehicular roads, falling branches and trees are frequent.
– Securing items that can be blown up.
– Walk carefully in stony areas, be aware of the possible fall of rocks or landslides.
– Drive with maximum caution and a safe distance.
– Recommendation not to navigate. Get information at the Argentine Naval Prefecture at 106, before making an exit.
– In case of snowfall: circulate with suitable vehicles and prepared for ice and snow.
– In the event of a strong snow storm, do not go out and if you are driving, stay in the vehicle. Do not try to walk outdoors.
Snow and rain in the mountains
From the Undersecretary of Civil Defense and Citizen Protection of Neuquén They shared the weather forecast for the province, for the long weekend:
Neuquén north, Southern lakes and Andean zone. In the rest of the region, periods of wind and drop in temperature.
Cordillera: Rain and snowfall until Saturday May 27 in the center and south of the mountain range. In the north of Neuquén, intermittent rains and snowfalls until Friday. Periods of strong winds with intense gusts (+80km/h). White wind. The weekend, very cold, long-lasting night frosts.
Valles: Thursday, with falling temperatures and periods of southwest wind (+60km/h). Cold weekend, with morning frosts.
Neuquén north central plateau: Cloudy, unstable with strong winds with intense gusts (+80 km/h). Drop in temperature. Cold. Strong frosts on the weekend.
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