Key Points
- Rain and snowfall are expected in the north and center of Santa Cruz province between 16-18 July.
- Regionally, precipitation of up to 20-30 mm is forecasted, and there will be heavy snowfall in mountainous areas.
- On Saturday, temperatures in the mountainous western regions may drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius.
- Authorities advise avoiding unnecessary travel due to icing and low visibility.
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Severe precipitation, snowstorm, and freezing cold wave are expected in the northern and central regions of Argentina's Santa Cruz province between 16-18 July. The interaction of a cold front coming from the Pacific Ocean with a low-pressure system in the Atlantic will cause weather conditions to rapidly deteriorate in the region.
While 20-30 mm of precipitation is forecasted in the north of the province, heavy snowfall will be seen in the elevated and mountainous parts of the region. The cold air mass will cause the lowest temperatures of the year in the region on Saturday, 18 July, with thermometers dropping to minus 25 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas.
Authorities warned that transportation may be disrupted on many routes, especially the national RN 40 and RN 3 highways, due to reduced visibility, icing, and blizzards. Security forces advised drivers not to travel unless necessary, to check road conditions before traveling, and to carry winter tire chains.
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- When is the most severe cold weather expected in Santa Cruz province?
- The coldest period of the year is expected to occur on Saturday, 18 July, when temperatures will drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas.
- How will the snowfall affect transportation?
- Heavy snow, blizzards, icing, and low visibility on national highways such as RN 40 and RN 3 could seriously threaten transportation and driving safety.
- What warnings did authorities issue to drivers?
- Drivers were urged to reduce their speed, check current road conditions, avoid unnecessary travel, and carry chains as required by seasonal conditions.
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