In winter, the City of Buenos Aires and the province of Buenos Aires are under the effects of a wave of polar climate This has left extremely low temperatures, intense gusts of wind, and landscapes covered in an unusual winter mist. In recent days, the drop in temperature has been felt throughout the Greater Buenos Aires (AMBA), where lows have reached near 0°C in rural and peripheral areas, and the wind chill has dropped even further due to the winds blowing from the south and southwest.
With the arrival of the new week, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued multiple updates highlighting the risk of frost, wind gusts of up to 80 km/h and even the possibility of snowflakes falling or sleet in some areas of the southern suburbs. This phenomenon, although rare in the city, keeps many porteños eager to witness snowfall in Buenos Aires.
For those who live in suburban areas, Polarized conditions worsened with lows around 1°C and peak wind chills below zero.Experts emphasize the importance of adequate protection against exposure to these extreme temperatures, especially during dawn and early morning.
The wind has been another important protagonist During this cold snap, gusts have occasionally reached between 60 and 80 km/h and are expected to continue for days to come, albeit with varying intensity. This factor not only increases the feeling of cold, but may also affect daily activities and generate alerts in specific regions, such as the south of the province and coastal areas.
The forecast for the coming days shows a variable advance of polar weather.
- Monday: A day marked by icy southwesterly winds, scattered showers in the morning, and the possibility of scattered showers. The minimum temperature is around 3°C and the maximum is barely above 10°C, although the wind chill will be lower at times. In parts of the southern AMBA region, sleet or the occasional snowflake is not ruled out, a phenomenon that, although unusual, is expected.
- Tuesday: Conditions are improving: the sky is clearing, the wind is calming, and the minimum temperature drops to 1°C. The first frosts are possible in suburbs and rural areas. The maximum will reach 13°C, with a slightly milder afternoon.
- Wednesday: The cold weather continues, but temperatures are rising slightly, with a low of 5°C and a high of 13 or 14°C. The wind is blowing moderately, and the sky becomes mostly cloudy, limiting the temperature increase.
- Thursday: The arrival of a new pulse of cold air returns the polar climate to the forefront. The minimum temperature drops to 4–5°C, with a maximum temperature close to 14°C. The southerly and southwesterly winds are strengthening again, and it is recommended not to underestimate the cold, even with the presence of morning sun.
The impact of the polar climate throughout the province and the most affected areas
The phenomenon is not limited to the city: in the rest of the province of Buenos Aires, minimum temperatures have dropped to 0 °C in areas of the south and center of the province. Cities like Bahía Blanca and Tres Arroyos They experienced particularly chilly dawns. On the Atlantic coast, southwesterly winds have generated occasional gusts, but no rain or widespread adverse weather is expected other than occasional showers in the Greater Buenos Aires (AMBA).
The alerts issued by the SMN persist mainly because strong wind y low wind chillThe polar cold not only affects daily comfort but can also impact vulnerable groups, so it is recommended to pay attention to the elderly, young children, and homeless people.
The risk to health and infrastructure increases during these episodes of extremely low temperatures, so taking preventative measures is essential to reduce potential damage and ensure everyone's safety.
