Storm Warnings and Rain expected in Buenos Aires for the start of 2025
The first day of 2025 in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) is expected to start off with rain in the early morning hours, with high chances of continuing throughout the afternoon. The probabilities range from 40 to 70%, according to the National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional – SMN).
The same weather pattern is expected on the Atlantic Coast, with storms that have the potential to cause damage. The SMN predicts that rain will arrive in the early morning of New Year’s Day, with isolated storms that could become severe, accompanied by a slight temperature drop, falling to around 22 degrees Celsius.
In addition, the SMN has issued an alert for the Province of Córdoba, particularly in the areas of Calamuchita, Rio Cuarto, and Tercero Arriba, due to severe storms with heavy rain, gusts, and occasional hail.
For the Province of Santa Cruz, weather conditions are at an orange alert level, which means that "dangerous weather phenomena are expected for society, life, property, and the environment."
In other parts of the Patagonia region, the forecast indicates rain for the afternoon and evening of December 31, affecting most localities in the central and western areas of Chubut.
An alert has also been issued for San Luis, the southern part of La Rioja, Tucumán, Salta, and Santiago del Estero. For these areas, rain is expected throughout the day.
For the rest of the day on December 31, the sky will be partially cloudy during the day, with conditions remaining the same into the night.
This unusually cold December has been noteworthy nationwide, with the AMBA experiencing temperatures more akin to winter than summer during the holiday season. On New Year’s Eve, temperatures were barely above 19 degrees Celsius, and on Christmas Day, maximum temperatures did not exceed 21.7 degrees Celsius. These low temperatures have not been seen since 2004. According to Cindy Fernández, a meteorologist and spokesperson for the SMN, the recurrent cold fronts that have hit the country throughout December have kept temperatures lower than usual.
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