Buenos Aires Braces for Cold Snap as Pacific Front Brings Sharp Temperature Drop

Buenos Aires is set for a noticeable shift in weather as a new weather system brings colder temperatures and clearer skies starting Friday. After several days of cloudy weather, storms, and stable temperatures, Friday morning began with a clear sky and a significant thermal drop. This change is attributed to a new frontal system moving from the Pacific Ocean towards Patagonia, characterized by low pressure, which will usher in cold air across much of Argentina.

The arrival of colder air will be more pronounced over the weekend. Saturday will see a second low-pressure center impacting southern Chile and moving towards Patagonia, potentially bringing snowfall to some mountainous areas in the Río Negro and Chubut provinces, accompanied by wind gusts up to 75 km/h. Sunday is expected to be the coldest day as a powerful anticyclone establishes itself over the Pacific, driving a mass of cold air northward into central Argentina.

For the city of Buenos Aires, the weekend forecast indicates variable cloudiness on Saturday, with temperatures ranging between 7°C and 13°C. Sunday will bring a minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 13°C under partly cloudy skies. No precipitation is expected for the weekend. The cold conditions are projected to persist into the beginning of the week, with stable weather and no rain.

Looking ahead to the week of August 10th, conditions are expected to remain stable. Temperatures will hover between 3°C and 12°C on Monday. Tuesday's forecast shows a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 12°C, while Wednesday will see a low of 6°C and a high of 12°C. Thursday's temperatures will range between 7°C and 13°C. Throughout the week, no rain is anticipated in Buenos Aires, maintaining the cool and stable weather pattern.