Snow Forecast for Southern Brazil: Cold Front Brings Unprecedented Chill

Southern Brazil braces for snow as powerful cold front arrives. A significant cold front and extratropical cyclone are bringing unusually cold weather to southern Brazil, with forecasts predicting snow in mountainous regions of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. "The combination of these moisture-laden clouds with the cold air gaining strength in the South should create the necessary conditions for snowfall," stated the g1 weather presenter in a recent video report. Temperatures are expected to plummet across the region, with cities like Porto Alegre experiencing a high of only 20 degrees Celsius. The cold front is also expected to affect other areas, including parts of Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo, bringing a phenomenon known as 'friagem' to the North. While unusual, this snowfall is a result of the convergence of a cold front and a cyclone bringing increased moisture from the sea. The event is expected to be short-lived, but it's a reminder of the dramatic weather patterns that can impact the region.