01/07/2026 03:22 - Actualidad
Mendoza, one of Argentina's most important wine-producing provinces located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, is experiencing a polar wave that will keep temperatures below freezing in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional - SMN), on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, temperatures ranged between 1°C and 11°C (34°F and 52°F), with overcast skies and no precipitation, but the worst is yet to come.
For Wednesday, July 1st, a high of only 7°C (45°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F) is forecast. By Thursday, July 2nd, temperatures could drop to -5°C (23°F) in some areas of the province, as reported by Mendoza's General Directorate of Schools (DGE).
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| High Temperature | 7°C (45°F) |
| Low Temperature | 1°C (34°F) |
| Snowfall Probability | Andes Mountain Range |
| Sleet | 10-40% in Greater Mendoza |
Education Minister Tadeo García Zalazar explained that a monitoring protocol is being maintained with Civil Defense and that no province in the country anticipates advance school closures.
The SMN classifies weather alerts into three levels:
Mendoza is a province in western Argentina, famous worldwide for its wine production, particularly Malbec. Located at the base of the Andes Mountains (the longest continental mountain range in the world), the region typically enjoys a dry climate with warm summers and mild winters. However, polar waves from the south can bring extreme cold and snow, even to lower elevations.
Sleet ("aguanieve" in Spanish) is a mixture of rain and snow that occurs when temperatures are near freezing. It can create hazardous conditions on roads and walkways, as it freezes into a thin layer of ice.
During this polar wave, authorities recommend:
Sources: National Weather Service (SMN), General Directorate of Schools of Mendoza, Ministry of Education of Mendoza.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
