Chile prepares for the arrival of three front systems which will bring rain, winds and unstable weather conditions to several regions over the next week. The first of these systems will affect the Magallanes region between Monday and Tuesday, extending until Wednesday.
After a brief pause, a second frontal system is expected to enter starting Friday, November 1, spanning from Magallanes to the Aysén region. This front will bring with it intense winds and will reach the regions of Los Lagos, Los Ríos and La Araucanía towards the afternoon of the same day, extending to the Biobío region between Friday night and early Saturday morning. This event, which will travel through the south-central area, could have a significant impact on inland areas with rains of greater intensity and gusts of wind that would reach 60 km/h on the coasts.
The influence of the second front will be perceived especially in the interior areas of Los Lagos, Los Ríos and La Araucanía, where rains stronger, accompanied by winds in coastal sectors that could make maritime and coastal activity in these areas difficult. Experts have indicated that this second frontal system will be “rapid transit”, which suggests that the rainfall will not last for long periods, but could be intense while it lasts.
Although Biobío could receive light rainfall on Saturday, that region is expected to regain climatic stability towards the same day, with partly cloudy skies and less probability of rains. This second front is projected to be one of the most intense of the week, although its impact on coastal areas will be mitigated by the speed of its passage. However, caution is recommended to those who reside or transit in coastal and mountainous areas.
Finally, a third frontal system is expected from Sunday, November 3. This event will bring rains from the Los Ríos region to the south, spreading southwards during that same day. Although it is still early to accurately predict its intensity, meteorological authorities have recommended taking precautions and staying informed about weather conditions, especially in the affected areas.
