01/07/2026 15:40 - Actualidad
The government of Mendoza—Argentina's renowned wine-producing province located at the foothills of the Andes—has extended the suspension of in-person classes for Wednesday, July 1st due to extreme weather conditions affecting the region. The measure, initially covering six departments (administrative districts), was expanded to eleven districts following recommendations from Civil Defense.
Note: In Argentina, departments are administrative subdivisions similar to counties, each containing multiple cities and towns.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN)—Argentina's official weather agency—maintains an orange alert for snow in the mountainous areas and freezing rain in lower zones. Remember that July is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
High: 7°C (45°F)
Low: 1°C (34°F)
High: 5°C (41°F)
Low: -5°C (23°F)
Winds: up to 100 km/h (62 mph)
Snow: 5-10 cm (2-4 inches)
The General Directorate of Schools arranged that educational activities continue virtually through the Escuela Digital Mendoza platform. This digital tool allows maintaining pedagogical continuity without interruptions—a system developed especially for such situations.
In the rest of the province, educational services operate normally, according to the provincial government.
Authorities recommend:
The orange alert is the second highest weather warning category according to the SMN. It indicates that unusually intense weather phenomena are expected, which may cause significant problems for the population, especially in vulnerable areas.
In the case of snow, an orange alert implies significant snow accumulation, reduced visibility, possible road closures, and disruptions to basic services. This is particularly relevant for a province like Mendoza, where mountain passes can become dangerous during winter storms.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
