Uruguay on alert for possible snowfall as meteorologists agree following rare events in

Brazil.

After surprise snowfall hit southern regions of Brazil,meteorologists across South America are increasingly aligning on a possibility that,while rare, cannot be ruled out: Uruguay may soon experience snowfall.

According to Brazil’s prominent weather service MetSul, the current atmospheric setup is highly unusual. A powerful cold front advancing from Patagonia is interacting with moisture from the Atlantic, causing snow in areas like São José dos Ausentes and Cambará do Sul in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. This event has drawn the attention of Uruguayan experts. MetSul warns that this polar system has the potential to push further south, possibly reaching Uruguay with similar characteristics. “The mass of cold air is one of the strongest in recent years for this time of year. There is a real possibility that elevated regions in northern and eastern Uruguay could see snowfall or sleet if current atmospheric patterns persist,” the report states.

Uruguay’s national meteorological institute, Inumet, has not yet issued a specific snow alert, but is closely monitoring the evolution of the cold front. Forecast models from Europe and the U.S. show overnight lows near or below 0°C in parts of the interior this weekend.

Historically, snowfall in Uruguay is extremely rare. The most famous event occurred in July 1967 in Montevideo. Other areas like Minas, Melo, and Tacuarembó have seen occasional snow or sleet in past decades.Both residents and weather enthusiasts are watching conditions closely, sharing frost-covered landscapes and icy fog images on social media. Meanwhile, authorities are urging caution as the polar wave approaches, potentially bringing not just intense cold, but something rarely seen in Uruguay’s skies: falling snow.