A powerful Antarctic cold front may bring snow to Buenos Aires and surrounding areas between June 12 and June 15, 2026 [1].
This weather event is significant because snowfall in the city is rare. Such occurrences often disrupt urban infrastructure and transport, recalling the memorable snowfall that hit the city on July 9, 2007 [5].
According to reports, the event is driven by an intense mass of polar air from the Antarctic [2]. This "Antarctic bomb" is expected to impact the region for 96 hours [1]. Some forecasts indicate the system will bring not only precipitation but also wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h [1].
However, meteorologists disagree on whether the city will actually see snow. Matías Bertolotti, a meteorologist for TN, said the forecast indicates intermittent rains during the weekend [6]. Other reports suggest that for snow to reach the surface, three specific meteorological variables must align simultaneously, conditions that some experts said are not currently met [3].
Despite these technical contradictions, some residents have already reported seeing snowflakes in the city [4]. The potential for snow depends on the interaction between the polar air mass and available humidity [3].
Local authorities continue to monitor the system as it moves across Argentina. The intensity of this front is being described as some of the most severe cold expected for the year [1].
“An intense mass of polar air from the Antarctic is driving the weather event.”
The discrepancy between official forecasts and resident reports highlights the difficulty of predicting micro-climatic events in urban areas. While the arrival of a polar mass is certain, the transition from rain to snow requires a precise temperature threshold that can vary by only a few degrees, making the 96-hour window highly volatile for city planning.
