El Pampero reaches the AMBA: cold, rain and gusts of up to 60 km/h

The Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires is preparing for a sudden change in weather with the arrival of the Pampero, a cold wind coming from the southwest that will bring rain, intense gusts, and a marked drop in temperatures during the weekend of November 7 and 8.

After spring-like days with highs close to 25 °C, the advance of a cold front from Patagonia will change the weather conditions. According to the forecast released by meteorologist Mauricio Saldívar from Meteored, the thermometer could drop to 7 °C in some areas of the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

What is the Pampero and why does it cause sudden temperature changes

The Pampero is a characteristic wind of central and eastern Argentina that originates from the influx of cold air masses from the south and southwest.

Its arrival is usually accompanied by a shift in the wind, a decrease in temperature, and sudden changes in cloud cover. At times, it also causes precipitation during the advance of the cold front.

After its passage, the air generally becomes drier, favoring clear nights and mornings with considerably lower temperatures.

How the weather will be on Friday, November 6

Friday will start with relatively mild temperatures, although cloud cover will gradually increase.

Highs could range between 23 and 25 °C, according to Meteored, while the chances of rain will increase towards the afternoon and evening.

The cold front will arrive accompanied by winds that will shift to the south, with gusts that could exceed 40 km/h.

The consulted forecasts show differences regarding the intensity of the precipitation, although they agree on indicating a period of instability followed by a thermal drop.

On Saturday, the 7th, strong winds will arrive and temperatures will drop

Saturday will be one of the most uncomfortable days of the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning and chances of drizzle in areas of the west and south of the metropolitan area.

According to Meteored's forecasts, the maximum temperatures will be between 18 and 19 °C.

However, the main protagonist will be the wind. Gusts from the south could reach between 45 and 60 km/h, especially in open areas.

By the afternoon, a gradual decrease in cloud cover is expected, although the atmosphere will remain cool.

On Sunday, the 8th, temperatures could register just 7 degrees

Sunday will be the day with the coldest dawn, especially in suburban areas.

The minimums forecasted by Meteored will range between 7 and 9 °C in Greater Buenos Aires, with the lowest readings in the northern zone.

In the City of Buenos Aires, temperatures are expected to be around 10 or 11 °C during the early hours.

However, the sun will allow for a significant thermal recovery in the afternoon, when highs could reach between 21 and 23 °C.

The difference between morning and evening temperatures could reach 15 °C.

Recommendations for the wind and the return of the cold

The gusts expected for Saturday may move lightweight objects, affect branches, and hinder the circulation of motorcycles and bicycles.

For this reason, it is recommended to , in addition to checking the alerts from the National Meteorological Service.

On Sunday, it will also be important to use sunscreen, as the presence of cold air does not eliminate the risk associated with ultraviolet radiation.