New Zealand Local Weather Forum
Weather Discussion => International => Topic started by: Mark on August 21, 2020, 07:05:52 AM
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First significant snowfall in parts of Uruguay since 1960
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The Brazilian meteorology service Metsul warns of the arrival of a huge and very intense polar air mass that will affect practically half of the Brazilian territory and part of South America, including Uruguay.From Wednesday a marked drop in temperature is expected.
The phenomenon could be “a historical cold and snow event” and although cold air masses occur every year “it will be exceptionally strong and extensive, says the company.
https://www.subrayado.com.uy/metsul-anuncia-nieve-uruguay-inumet-dice-que-podria-ocurrir-zonas-altas-del-este-n657737
Image of the polar cold wave, on July 28, 2020. Archive
https://media.subrayado.com.uy/adjuntos/230/imagenes/002/664/0002664738.jpg