Regional weather alerts issued for Zonda winds and polar fronts in South America

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Various regions in South America and Mexico are experiencing significant weather shifts as spring begins. In Argentina, a polar air mass has brought cold temperatures and frost to the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and parts of Uruguay, with Montevideo seeing lows near 3°C.

In the western provinces of Argentina, severe weather warnings are in effect. San Juan is under an orange alert for intense Zonda winds, with gusts potentially exceeding 90 km/h. Mendoza is also facing alerts for Zonda winds, heavy snowfall in the mountains, and frost in agricultural zones.

Other areas report varied conditions: Neuquén is seeing a gradual temperature rise despite cold mornings, while Comodoro Rivadavia faces high winds. In Mexico, the circulation of Hurricane Polo is bringing cloudiness and potential drizzle to the Veracruz-Boca del Río region.

Entities

Argentina · Buenos Aires · Inumet · Mendoza · Mexico · Montevideo · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Uruguay

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Education suspended in-person classes for all levels in San Juan. www.canal13sanjuan.com
[● 2 SOURCES] San Juan will experience Zonda winds with speeds between 40 and 60 km/h and gusts exceeding 80 or 90 km/h. www.canal13sanjuan.com · tn.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] High mountain areas in Mendoza may experience wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h. cedarnews.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mendoza is under alert for Zonda winds with gusts potentially exceeding 70 km/h. cedarnews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Meteorological Service issued orange alerts for Zonda winds in San Juan. www.canal13sanjuan.com · tn.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mendoza faces orange alerts for heavy snowfall in the southern mountain zones with accumulations of 40 to 70 cm. cedarnews.net