Vientos Zondas, warm winds that pour out of the Andes at various times throughout the year, started last night in Malargüe and Uco Valley. Today they are being felt in San Rafael, and the districts of Potrerillos, El Carrizal, and parts of Lujan de Cuyo. They are a prelude to colder temperatures for later today, lasting all week, while rain and snow is being forecasted for the mountains of Mendoza.
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‘Viento Zonda’ alert in Mendoza, colder temperatures ahead for upcoming week
Vientos Zondas, warm winds that pour out of the Andes at various times throughout the year, started last night in Malargüe and UcoValley. Today they are being felt in San Rafael, and the districts of Potrerillos, El Carrizal, and parts of Lujan de Cuyo. They are a prelude to colder temperatures for later today, lasting all week, while rain and snow is being forecasted for the mountains of Mendoza.
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Vientos Zondas, warm winds that pour out of the Andes at various times throughout the year, started last night in Malargüe and Uco Valley. Today they are being felt in San Rafael, and the districts of Potrerillos, El Carrizal, and parts of Lujan de Cuyo. They are a prelude to colder temperatures for later today, lasting all week, while rain and snow is being forecasted for the mountains of Mendoza.
