Uruguay braces for intense cold wave after brief 'veranillo' forecast

Uruguayans can expect a shift in weather patterns as meteorologists forecast a period of moderate temperatures towards the end of June and into early July. This spell might bring conditions reminiscent of the traditional "veranillo de San Juan," a brief period of warmer weather often occurring around June 24.

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The trends indicate an increase in temperature that will not be very high. It may change and occur around those dates, but not necessarily in the usual period.

However, meteorologist Núbel Cisneros cautioned that the anticipated temperature increase may not be substantial and could deviate from the typical timing of this phenomenon. "The trends indicate an increase in temperature that will not be very high," Cisneros stated, adding that it might occur "outside the usual period."

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We will have extremely low wind chills and temperatures characteristic of this time of year.

Before any potential warming, Uruguay faces a harsh winter blast. Starting around June 21, the country is bracing for what is being called the "most intense polar cold wave of the year." This cold snap is expected to bring extreme and very low temperatures, with persistent winds from the south and southwest contributing to frigid conditions.

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The most intense part of the polar cold air mass will cover southern Brazil on Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 24th, before gradually weakening during the second half of next week.

Meteorologists like Mario Bidegain and José Serra have shared data indicating temperatures could be 3°C to 6°C below average between June 22 and 29. Serra noted that this cold, while severe, could benefit rural producers by helping combat ticks. Additionally, some rainfall is expected between June 22 and 27, which is welcome after a prolonged dry spell since May 9.

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We are going to have some precipitation between the 22nd and the 27th, which is good because there has been no significant rain since May 9.