Overview

• The National Meteorological Service warns of Zonda with sustained 35–45 km/h winds and gusts potentially above 70 km/h.
• Onset is expected from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning with the strongest conditions on Saturday, followed by a sharp cool-down on Sunday as a cold front arrives.
• Malargüe and the Valle de Uco are forecast as the most affected areas, with impacts also in Greater Mendoza and cordilleran sectors including Potrerillos, Uspallata, and the west of Luján de Cuyo.
• In southern Mendoza on Saturday afternoon, separate west winds could reach about 70 km/h, compounding difficult conditions locally.
• Civil defense urges securing loose items, avoiding outdoor activity during peak hours, keeping homes closed, and avoiding any open fires, while separate SMN alerts flag gusts over 90 km/h in Chubut, Santa Cruz, and La Pampa.