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Mendoza Under Yellow Alert for Overnight Storms, Strong Southerly Winds and Possible Hail

Officials warn of hazardous conditions focused on the East, Valle de Uco, Greater Mendoza as an unstable spring pattern intensifies.

Overview

  • The National Meteorological Service and Civil Defense issued a yellow alert from Friday night into Saturday morning for thunderstorms, gusty south winds and a risk of hail.
  • Eastern districts, Valle de Uco and Greater Mendoza are flagged as the areas most likely to experience the strongest conditions.
  • Saturday brings a cooler, unsettled start with morning precipitation and a forecast high near 25°C after an overnight low around 12°C.
  • Snow is expected in the Andean cordillera during the period of instability.
  • Forecasts point to a brief improvement on Sunday near 30°C before rain, storms and mountain snow return on Monday with temperatures around 30°C and a 17°C low.