Overview

• Argentina’s National Meteorological Service has a yellow alert in effect for Malargüe, the Uco Valley, the foothills and Uspallata, with possible downslope effects into Greater Mendoza.
• Peak conditions are expected Saturday afternoon with 35–50 km/h winds and gusts potentially above 70 km/h, bringing sudden heat, very low humidity and reduced visibility, according to the SMN.
• Meteorologist Maximiliano Viale anticipates brief, intermittent bursts in Greater Mendoza with gusts near 50 km/h and a high around 33°C.
• A cold front is forecast to arrive early Sunday, turning winds to the south and dropping temperatures to roughly 11–12°C in the morning and 18–19°C in the afternoon.
• Snow is likely in high Andean sectors over the weekend, followed by a frost risk early Monday in productive areas such as the Uco Valley.