The National Meteorological Service (SMN), which issued a yellow alert for rain, snow and wind for this Monday throughout Neuquén and the eastern end of Río Negro. In addition, conditions in the mountain range could worsen in the afternoon, which is why the the alert level to orange. The details of the worst schedules.
Wind alert in Neuquén and Río Negro
The area will be affected by winds from the west, with speeds between 60 and 75 km/h, and gusts that can exceed 100 km/h.
East of Loncopué – East of Picunches – East of Ñorquín – West of Añelo – West of Pehuenches – South of Chos Malal – South of Minas: applies to the afternoon and morning of Monday. Conditions will return Tuesday morning and afternoon.
Catán Lil – Collón Curá – Zapala – Lower area of Aluminé – Lower area of Huiliches – Lower area of Lácar: valid for Monday afternoon.
Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – South of Aluminé: applies for Monday morning.
Confluence – East of Añelo – East of Pehuenches – Picún Leufú: Valid for Monday afternoon.
Pilcaniyeu Plateau – Ñorquincó Plateau – Nueve de Julio – West of El Cuy – Veinticinco de Mayo: applies for Monday afternoon.
Rain alert in Neuquén and Río Negro
The area will be affected by rain, which may be locally heavy. They are estimated accumulated precipitation values between 20 and 40 mm, which can be overcome in a timely manner. In the highest areas, precipitation can be in the form of mixed rain and snow.
The lakes: In this region the rain alert is for Monday morning.
Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – South of Aluminé: applies for Monday morning.
Bariloche – Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range – Ñorquincó Mountain Range: valid for Monday morning.
Alert for snowfall in Neuquén and Río Negro
The area will be affected by snowfall of varying intensity, some heavy. Snow values expected accumulated between 30 and 50 cm, and can be overcome in a timely manner. In the lower areas, precipitation can occur in the form of rain.
Bariloche – Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range – Ñorquincó Mountain Range: The arrival will arrive in the afternoon.
Los Lagos – Huiliches Mountain Range – Lácar Mountain Range – South of Aluminé – East of Loncopué – East of Picunches – East of Ñorquín – West of Añelo – West of Pehuenches – South of Chos Malal – South of Minas: In these areas, precipitation is also expected in the afternoon.
Aluminé Mountain Range – Chos Malal Mountain Range – Loncopué Mountain Range – Minas Mountain Range – Picunches Mountain Range – Ñorquín Mountain Range: It will be the most affected region, it will begin on Monday morning and end until the evening. An orange alert is expected in the afternoon, so there could be accumulated snow levels between 50 and 60 cm.
SMN recommendations for yellow alert
1- Avoid outdoor activities.
2- Secure items that can fly away.
3- Stay informed by authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.