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Zonda Winds Set to Return to Mendoza Tuesday as SMN Flags Monday Wind Alerts

Forecasters expect a brief warm spell to give way to a late‑week cool‑down, and authorities urge precautions as gusts focus on specific valleys and the precordillera.

Overview

  • Official forecasts confirm the Zonda will reappear in Mendoza on Tuesday, Oct. 14, affecting Malargüe, southern Valle de Uco, Uspallata and the precordillera with mostly moderate gusts late morning through evening.
  • Guidance indicates a stronger episode on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Malargüe and the southern Valle de Uco, where gusts could exceed 55 km/h before southerly winds arrive at night.
  • Temperatures in Mendoza rise into the upper 20s to low 30s Celsius through midweek, with a cold front projected Thursday, Oct. 16, to knock readings back down.
  • The national weather service issued yellow wind alerts for Monday, Oct. 13, covering parts of Buenos Aires, Chubut and Santa Cruz, including Patagonian gusts up to about 90 km/h.
  • Authorities advise avoiding outdoor activities during high winds, securing loose items and keeping an emergency kit ready, as many other cities report stable, mainly dry conditions and Tijuana posts higher rain chances early in the week.