Bolivia Hit by Unexpected Cold Snap: Temperatures Plunge, Second Front Predicted

Bolivia Battles Unexpected Cold Snap: Temperatures Plummet as Cold Front Sweeps Nation LA PAZ, BOLIVIA – An unexpected cold front has swept across Bolivia, bringing unusually low temperatures and prompting concerns across the country. The cold snap, which began on Saturday, June 15th, has been particularly harsh in the cities of Cochabamba and Tarija. The National Meteorological Service (SENAMHI) reported significant drops in both minimum and maximum temperatures, with some areas experiencing temperatures as low as 3-4°C at night. "This cold front is of polar origin," explained Gonzalo Angola, a meteorologist featured in a recent Unitel news report. "It's a mass of cold air that has impacted the southern regions of the country." The cold front is expected to remain until at least the end of the weekend. Social media has been abuzz with comments from Bolivians describing the sudden chill. One user wrote, "In Potosí, we almost froze!" Another added, "Oruro is freezing cold!" The early arrival of this cold weather is noteworthy, as winter officially begins on June 21st. While the current cold front is expected to pass, SENAMHI predicts another cold front could arrive within the next three to four days. The early arrival of winter weather serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Bolivia's climate and the importance of preparedness.