First Snowfall of the Year Brings Joy to Urupema, Santa Catarina

Urupema, Santa Catarina, Brazil, experienced its first snowfall of the year on May 29th, 2025, bringing excitement to residents and tourists. A reporter from TV Globo, Mateus Barreto, captured the event live, sharing his own first-time experience with the phenomenon. "Yesterday, we waited with great anticipation," Barreto reported from Urupema, "and then, around 8:30 or 8:40 am, the snow arrived." The video shows the light snowfall covering the town, with tourists enjoying the rare event. Other cities, including São Joaquim, Uburici, and Bom Jardim da Serra, also saw snowfall. Barreto described the scene as "spectacular," highlighting the joy of the tourists and the unique experience of seeing snow in a region not typically known for it. The low temperature of 2.2°C added to the wintery atmosphere. The event showcases the beauty of unexpected weather events and the excitement they can bring.