The possibility of seeing snow again in Buenos Aires generates expectations every time intense polar cold waves are announced. Although this phenomenon is extremely rare in the city and its surroundingsThe arrival of a polar air mass has revived hope among many residents of the region.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) and various specialists have warned about the arrival of low temperatures and the chance that they will occur precipitation in the form of snow or sleet, especially in certain sectors of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) and the south of the province, something that has not occurred since the memorable snowfall of July 9, 2007.
Areas with a chance of snow in Buenos Aires
According to the latest reports from the SMN and according to meteorologists consulted by different media, the probability of seeing snowflakes or sleet will be higher in some towns in the southwest of the suburbs during the early morning and early morning of Monday, June 23. The main highlights are:
- San Miguel
- San Andres
- ezeiza
- City of Evita
- Field of May
- Dovecote
- Hummock
- Garden City
At the provincial level, Window Mountain has already reported snowfall and the situation is expected to spread to places like Olavarría, Pigüé, Tornquist, Coronel Pringles, Indio Rico and Laprida. Until the Atlantic Coast of Buenos Aires You may receive a few flakes in isolation, although the probability remains low.
When and why can it snow?
The key to producing snow lies in the combination of several meteorological variables. It is not enough for the temperature to be low; it is also necessary sufficient humidity and cold precipitation, along with cold air in the lower layers of the atmosphere. For this Monday June 23, most models predict the greatest chances in the early hours of the day, when the cold and humidity could coincide with scattered drizzle or showers, favoring the appearance of sleet or light snow.
The exact probability varies by area. While there are places where snow could fall for a few minutes or very occasionally, in others the expectation is focused on traces of sleet, as is often the case in the metropolitan area. In the City of Buenos Aires, the possibility is even lower, although not completely ruled out, especially in outlying neighborhoods or in the southern part of Buenos Aires if the temperature drops sharply.
Meteorological experts They emphasize that, although current conditions allow the illusion to remain alive, the phenomenon remains very rare and dependent on very specific factors that do not always align.
Historical background and memories of snowfall
Snow in Buenos Aires has always been in the news. The two most memorable events are the first snowfall recorded on June 22, 1918, which surprised the capital and its province, and the most recent, that of July 9, 2007, which transformed the city into a winter postcard and left unforgettable anecdotes among the residents.
On both occasions, the entire city was filled with curious onlookers, and entire families took to the squares and streets to enjoy the unusual spectacle. The phenomenon was so surprising in 2007 that it even caused disruptions to public services and the suspension of sporting events, but it also generated many heartwarming stories and viral photos.
The memory of those days remains a recurring theme every time the forecast threatens snow, fueling the anticipation of those who never experienced the event.
Extreme cold, winds and forecast for the next few days
The income of the polar cold wave to the region not only opens the door to the probability of snow but will also bring days very cold, windy and with isolated rainOn Monday, the maximum temperature will not exceed 10°C and the minimum temperature will be around 3°C. The southwesterly wind will intensify the feeling of cold, with gusts that could exceed 70 km/h in the City of Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires.
For the rest of the week, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecasts persistent winter temperatures, with lows near or below 6°C and highs rarely exceeding 13°C. Highlights include:
- 23 moons: minimum of 3°C and maximum of 10°C
- 24 Tuesday: minimum of 1°C and maximum of 13°C
- Wednesday 25: minimum of 5°C and maximum of 13°C
- Thursday 26: minimum of 5°C and maximum of 13°C
- Viernes 27: minimum of 6°C and maximum of 12°C
- Saturday 28: minimum of 6°C and maximum of 11°C
In addition, it has been issued yellow and orange alert by strong winds for several areas of the province and the country, which is why it is recommended take extreme precautions when traveling and with the use of heating in homes.
Residents of Buenos Aires know that snow is not a common occurrence, but the current low temperatures, wind, and humidity are keeping residents and meteorologists on the alert. Although the chances of significant snowfall remain low, expectation and hope remain with each new polar front, leaving open the possibility of seeing streets covered in white for a few minutes.
