He National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported a snow alert, for this Tuesday, in the mountain range of Neuquén and Río Negro. As planned, they are waiting until 70 centimeters of snow in areas with orange alert. Look at the most affected places and the worst times.
As reported by the SMN, Heavy and persistent snowfall is expected throughout the Neuquén mountain range during midday and afternoon from this Tuesday mainly in the Neuquén mountain range, from Junín de los Andes to northern Neuquén, where an orange alert is in effect. For now the Río Negro mountain range is not under alert.
The yellow alert includes accumulated snow values between 20 y 40 cmand can be overcome in a timely manner.
The orange alert is for heavy and persistent snowfall. Accumulated snow values are expected between 50 y 70 cmand can be overcome in a timely manner.
Alert in Neuquén: affected areas and times
– Mountain range Aluminé – Chos Malal Mountain Range – Loncopué Mountain Range – Minas Mountain Range – Picunches Mountain Range – Ñorquín Mountain Range: orange alert applies during midday and yellow alert in the afternoon.
– Mountain range Huiliches – Cordillera de Lácar – Sur de Aluminé: yellow alert applies only for midday
Snow alert in Neuquén: recommendations
Yellow:
1- Avoid outdoor activities.
2- Periodically remove the snow accumulated on the roofs.
3- Travel with appropriate vehicles prepared for ice and snow.
4- Ventilate vehicles and homes to avoid the accumulation of carbon monoxide.
5- Find out from the authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio,
documents and telephone.
Orange:
1- Avoid outdoor activities.
2- Plan an additional reserve of food and drinking water in case you leave your home. Cut off the electricity and gas supply.
3- Travel with appropriate vehicles prepared for ice and snow.
4- Stay in your vehicle, do not try to walk to get away from the storm.
5- In case you or someone else is affected by this phenomenon, contact local emergency agencies. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.