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Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

Overview

The severe weather pattern in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia has continued through late August, escalating into a climate emergency in Bolivia. Intense snowfall and extreme temperatures have impacted departments including Potosí, La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, and Tarija. In Potosí, authorities declared a climate emergency to address the needs of affected families and the threat to livestock. Approximately 78,700 camelids and sheep are at risk due to frozen soil and lost grazing lands. In the Oruro department, the crisis has intensified. In Toledo, officials confirmed the death of sheep offspring, a situation worsened by a pre-existing drought and attacks from packs of dogs. In Curahuara de Carangas, intense snowfall starting August 23 caused camelid mortality. The Association of Municipalities of Oruro (Amdeor) is currently gathering data as storm conditions are expected to persist. Recent reports indicate the livestock crisis is deepening. In Potosí’s Sud Lípez province, producers report that between 50% and 60% of livestock has been affected as heavy snow prevents feeding. In Oruro’s Turco municipality, the Municipal Council declared a natural disaster in the Chachacomani district following the deaths of dozens of llamas, alpacas, and sheep. Local producers noted that fox attacks have also targeted weakened animals. Transportation remains heavily disrupted. The Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC) reported road closures in several departments, where fuel shortages have complicated clearing efforts. At the Chile-Argentina border, the Jama International Pass has implemented a controlled opening using convoys of 100 trucks to alleviate congestion, though whiteout winds and snow maintain restrictions. The Pino Hachado Pass remains closed due to ice, leaving approximately 100 trucks waiting in Las Lajas. Humanitarian relief efforts have since been launched in Potosí.

Entities

Argentina · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Potosí · Buenos Aires · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN)

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  • "The SMN issued an orange alert for the AMBA and yellow alerts for more than ten Argentine provinces on July 31, 2026."

    vs

    "SMN issued orange alerts for storms and strong winds for Corrientes, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires (including CABA) on 6 August."

    The first claim states SMN issued orange alerts on 6 August, while the second states alerts were issued on July 31, 2026.

  • "Snowfall and weather events in Bolivia between August 11 and 24 affected over 82,000 families." infoenn.com · radiokollasuyo.bo · ahoradigital.net · lapatria.bo · www.bolivia.com

    vs

    "The weather events damaged 28,799 hectares of crops." infoenn.com · radiokollasuyo.bo · ahoradigital.net · lapatria.bo · www.bolivia.com · +1 more

    The first claim states weather events damaged 28,799 hectares of crops, while the second states they affected over 82,000 families.

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Potosí climate disasters trigger humanitarian aid and tourist rescue

    Bolivian authorities provided food aid to over 3,300 families in Potosí following extreme weather, while police rescued three American tourists stranded by snow near Uyuni.

  2. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bolivian livestock hit by severe snowfalls in Potosí and Oruro

    Heavy snowfall in Bolivia's Potosí and Oruro regions has caused massive livestock losses, prompting disaster declarations and urgent requests for forage and fuel to support affected producers.

  3. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Chile-Argentina border passes manage transit amid weather disruptions

    Chile and Argentina are implementing controlled openings and convoy systems at several mountain passes, including Jama and Pino Hachado, to manage cargo transit amid ongoing snow and adverse weather.

  4. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Oruro livestock face heavy losses following severe snowstorms

    Heavy snowfall and drought in Oruro, Bolivia, have caused significant livestock deaths, particularly among sheep and camelids in Toledo and Curahuara de Carangas, prompting urgent calls for aid.

  5. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Bolivia weather emergency affects over 82,000 families and crops

    Severe snowfall, rain, and winds in Bolivia have affected over 82,000 families and damaged nearly 29,000 hectares of crops and 209,000 livestock across six departments.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Bolivia snowfall affects 26,000 families and 323 communities

    Heavy snowfall in western Bolivia has affected over 26,000 families and 323 communities, prompting a regional emergency in Potosí due to livestock losses and infrastructure damage.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Snowfall blankets high-altitude regions in Argentina

    Snowfall and freezing temperatures have blanketed high-altitude regions in Argentina, including Tafí del Valle and the Jujuy Puna, prompting wind alerts and travel precautions.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Bolivia faces climate emergency as heavy snow impacts livestock and roads

    Severe snowfall in Bolivia has caused a climate emergency, affecting over 26,000 families, threatening hundreds of thousands of livestock, and forcing major road and air travel restrictions.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Argentina-Chile border passes face closures due to severe weather

    Border crossings between Argentina and Chile, including Cristo Redentor and Jama, face closures due to heavy snow and wind, with potential reopenings depending on improving weather conditions.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Cristo Redentor Pass closure causes major trade disruption between Argentina and Chile

    The Cristo Redentor Pass between Argentina and Chile has been closed for nearly 30 days due to heavy snow, stranding thousands of trucks and threatening regional trade and food prices.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 33 sources
    Paso Cristo Redentor remains closed for 26 days amid severe winter weather

    The Paso Cristo Redentor border crossing has been closed for 26 days due to severe winter weather, leaving thousands of trucks stranded. High-altitude regions in Argentina and Bolivia are under severe weather-f

  12. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources
    South America weather alerts: Cold fronts and strong winds

    South America faces widespread weather instability, including extreme cold fronts in Bolivia, Zonda winds in Catamarca, and significant temperature drops and heavy wind gusts across Argentina and Paraguay.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 81 sources
    Severe storms and strong winds sweep Argentina on August 6

    SMN issued orange storm and wind alerts for four provinces and yellow wind alerts for many others on 6 Aug, with gusts up to 90 km/h, 30‑80 mm rain, temps dropping to 4‑6 °C, causing floods and power cuts in BA

  14. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 88 sources
    Buenos Aires storm floods streets, halts flights, damages Exolgan dock

    A July‑August storm dumped 60‑100 mm of rain on Buenos Aires, flooding streets, cutting power to tens of thousands, delaying flights and causing a partial collapse at Exolgan’s Dock Sud terminal.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 74 sources
    Argentina and Uruguay brace for severe storms on July 31

    SMN and Inumet issued orange and yellow storm alerts for Argentina and Uruguay on July 31, expecting 30‑80 mm rain, hail, lightning and wind gusts up to 90 km/h; municipalities have urged residents to stay safe

  16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Argentina issues widespread snow, rain and Zonda wind alerts

    Argentina's SMN placed red, orange and yellow alerts for extreme cold, heavy snow (up to 60 cm), rain and Zonda winds (70 km/h) across six provinces, urging safety measures and vehicle chains for mountain roads

  17. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 33 sources
    Argentina faces severe winter weather: snow, cold alerts, transport disruptions

    Argentina's winter storm brings snow and sub‑zero temps with alerts, school closures, street bans and high fire risk across multiple provinces.

  18. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
    Widespread weather alerts and closures affect regions across the Americas

    July 23, 2026 saw heat warnings in Mexico, cold and snow alerts across Argentine Patagonia, storm warnings in the Dominican Republic, and park closures in Chile, Italy and Argentina due to extreme weather.

  19. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Argentina endures cold snap and snow alerts across multiple provinces on July 22

    Cold front hits Argentina on July 22 with snow, rain and extreme cold alerts; power outages reported in San Juan while multiple cities face sub‑15 °C temps.

  20. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Catamarca, Argentina and Mexican states issue severe weather alerts

    Argentina's Catamarca province and multiple Mexican states have issued weather alerts for strong winds and heavy rains, urging precautionary measures and emergency preparedness.

  21. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 21 sources
    Argentina's western provinces brace for severe winter storm

    Western Argentina endures a severe winter storm with heavy snowfall, power outages, emergency aid, road closures and a trapped mining crew, while border crossings with Chile remain shut.

  22. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 18 sources
    Argentina's Zonda wind sparks fires and power outages across multiple provinces

    Zonda winds across western Argentina triggered alerts, power outages, and numerous fires in La Rioja, Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy and San Juan, prompting emergency responses.

  23. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 20 sources
    Argentina issues orange and yellow alerts as storms, frost and winds hit provinces

    Argentina's SMN issued orange and yellow alerts for storms, strong winds, frost and extreme cold, affecting multiple provinces and prompting travel and safety warnings.

  24. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 19 sources
    Zonda wind alerts issued across Argentine provinces

    Zonda wind alerts with gusts up to 80‑130 km/h have been issued for San Juan, Catamarca, Tucumán and Córdoba, prompting fire‑risk warnings and travel cautions.

  25. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
    Argentina experiences warm spell and showers as early‑July polar cold snap eases

    Argentina shifts from an early‑July polar cold snap to a warm, wetter spell, with temperatures 2‑4 °C above normal and rain returning across central provinces.

  26. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Mid‑July 2026 cold front brings heavy rain and storms to Uruguay, Argentina, Spain and Chile

    A mid‑July cold front is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail to Uruguay, Argentina, Spain’s Castilla y León and Chile’s Valparaíso, with related alerts and forecasts across the regions.

  27. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Argentina sees widespread cold spell as temperatures rise in some regions

    Argentina endures a mid‑winter cold spell with yellow alerts in Misiones and Chubut, temps ranging from near‑zero in Buenos Aires to 27 °C in Santiago del Estero as a warm front follows.

  28. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Cold Temperatures and Light Snow Expected in Torres del Paine on July 13, 2026

    Cold with -3 °C to 0 °C temperatures and 98 % chance of light snow expected in Torres del Paine on July 13, 2026; wind moderate, humidity high.

  29. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Patagonia faces unusually cold July weather with snow forecast

    Patagonia sees sub‑freezing temperatures in early July 2026, with record cold in Punta Arenas and a forecast for possible snowfall.

  30. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Argentina's western provinces face snow and wind alerts

    Argentina's SMN issued orange snow alerts for Mendoza's mountains and yellow alerts for snow, strong winds and heavy rain across western provinces, urging caution on routes.

  31. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Patagonia faces severe atmospheric river floods and polar cold alerts

    Argentina’s SMN issued a red flood alert for northern Patagonia due to a category‑4 atmospheric river, while a polar cold front brought record lows and yellow cold alerts across Argentina and Chile, disrupting

  32. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Neuquén province faces cold and windy conditions on July 8

    Neuquén province will see near‑freezing temperatures, gusty winds up to 65 km/h, mountain snow and class suspensions on July 8.

  33. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Argentina hit by 48‑hour storm system bringing heavy rain, hail and strong winds

    Argentina faces a 48‑hour storm with heavy rain, hail, and winds up to 90 km/h, triggering alerts in Neuquén, San Juan and Patagonia, while forecasts warn of cloudiness and frost for agricultural regions.

  34. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Latin American regions issue weather alerts amid tropical storms, frost risk and heavy precipitation

    Weather alerts across Latin America warn of tropical storms in Nicaragua and Venezuela, frost risk in Paraguay, heavy rain, snow and strong winds in Argentina’s Patagonia, and a training session in the DR for a

  35. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
    Argentina hit by severe polar cold wave as alerts cover 21 provinces

    A polar air mass blankets Argentina with record lows, prompting yellow alerts in 21 provinces, school closures in Mendoza, health warnings, and a forecast of gradual warming later in the week.

  36. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Argentina's Corrientes and Chaco Brace for Extreme July Weather

    Yellow storm alert hits Corrientes with heavy rain and hail, while Chaco faces a historic freeze before a rapid shift to 30 °C temps later in July.

  37. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Argentina's provinces adjust school operations amid cold wave, tech rollout and World Cup match

    Argentina’s provincial education authorities tackled a cold‑wave class suspension request in Catamarca, expanded classroom technology and winter maintenance in Mendoza, and kept schools open during the World C​

  38. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    South America issues wind, rain and frost warnings for early July 2026

    Argentina, Chile and Ecuador issued wind, rain and frost alerts for early July 2026, warning of gusts up to 100 km/h, sub‑zero temperatures, heavy rains and heightened fire risk.

  39. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Mendoza polar wave: schools remain open despite extreme cold

    Mendoza's education authority says schools will stay open Wednesday and Thursday despite a polar wave forecast with temperatures down to –5 °C and possible snow, as officials monitor conditions.

  40. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Argentina braced for extreme cold, snow and strong winds in Patagonia

    A polar front will hit Patagonia with extreme cold, heavy rain, snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h, then spread frosts across much of Argentina next week.

  41. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Cold fronts trigger frost and rain alerts in Argentina and Mexico

    Cold fronts bring frost warnings for Argentine farms, snow in Neuquén and rain‑snow in Tierra del Fuego, while Mexico City issues an orange alert for heavy rain and hail in four boroughs.

  42. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Argentina issues yellow cold alerts for Chubut and Entre Ríos

    Argentina's weather service issued yellow cold alerts for Chubus (June 14) and Entre Ríos (June 15), warning sub‑zero temps, health risks for vulnerable groups and frost threats to agriculture.

  43. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Argentina's Mendoza and Chile's Magallanes issue wind and snow warnings

    Argentina's SMN warned of Zonda winds and 15‑30 cm snow in Mendoza's high mountains, while Chile's Senapred kept a wind warning for Magallanes with gusts up to 100 km/h and severe cold.

  44. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Argentina issues violet fog alert for Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe

    Argentina's SMN raised a violet fog alert for Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe, urging drivers to use low beams, keep distance and limit travel as visibility drops sharply.

  45. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Argentina issues snowfall alert as Antarctic cold front approaches

    Argentina raised a snowfall alert for Nahuel Huapi with 40‑60 cm snow and strong winds, while an Antarctic cold front set for 19 June will bring severe cold to eight provinces.

Sources

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