Overview
- Snow fell on Cerro Catedral in Bariloche and high ridges around El Bolsón, including Piltriquitrón and Perito Moreno, marking the first significant snowfall of the year.
- High-elevation temperatures dropped to around -4°C as the Pacific-sourced front moved across Río Negro and Neuquén, according to the national meteorological service.
- The colder, wetter air increased humidity and helped slow wildfire activity in areas under a declared fire emergency after weeks of extreme heat and drought.
- Epuyén’s mayor reported more than 100 homes destroyed by recent fires, including 37 this year, with a plan to rebuild this year’s losses in roughly three months.
- Civil protection agencies urged caution for travelers, warning of slick conditions on Route 40, as forecasts indicated intermittent snow and rain could persist into Thursday.