Meteorological autumn began on March 1 and weather conditions have been very humid in the south of the country, while in the central and northern areas the dry season is still present. But what can we expect in the coming days?
Southern area:
The presence of an atmospheric river caused rainfall with accumulations greater than 20 mm in much of the southern part of the country, with greater accumulations over the mountain range.
This weekend, the presence of a weakened atmospheric river will cause some showers from Temuco to the far south, with moderate rain likely on Sunday. In the middle of next week, an atmospheric river will again cause moderate rain, with accumulations that may average 20 to 30 mm, with greater extremes in mountainous areas.
Based on the above, we expect cloudy days from the weekend, with a high potential for showers and moderate rain, extending the probability until next week. Temperatures will remain regulated by the effect of humidity, expecting a marked drop in temperatures, with potential radiative frosts in some areas of the valleys, between March 17 and 18. These potential frosts will occur locally in some agricultural areas.
Central zone:
Unlike the south, in the central zone we expect stable weather during this weekend, with the presence of fog in areas near the coasts. Maximum temperatures will range from 29° to 31°C in most regions, with the highest temperatures in the RM with extremes of 32° to 33°C. Minimum temperatures will continue to be within normal limits, between 8° and 11°C, being colder in very local areas due to radiative cooling.
Next week we expect abundant fog and marine layer, which could even be prolonged, starting from early morning until before noon. This condition could occur from San Fernando to the southern end of the central zone, as well as nearby areas and on the coasts, so there will be abundant accumulation of dew, without ruling out very local drizzle.
mainly in the morning. This will occur between Monday 13 and Thursday 16 March. This condition could cause maximum temperatures to fall well below 30°C if low cloud cover prevails until midday.
Northern zone:
Fog and marine layer during the early mornings and mornings of the weekend and next week, throughout the coastal area up to Antofagasta, so clouds, humidity and fog will be the common denominator.
Towards the middle and lower areas away from the coasts, dry weather will prevail, with clear skies and maximum temperatures between 30° and 33°C. There will be some isolated nuclei of rain and storms in the high mountain range, with no high accumulations expected and very isolated.
The previous general forecast was made by the company GlobalMet, who have the best tool for farmers, providing their clients with a personal meteorologist service, who knows their field and provides forecasts up to 30 days in advance.
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application of climate stress products; all of this will be reflected directly in the producer's pocket.
Remember that the forecast for this week and the next, continues to speak of high temperatures and radiation especially in the central north zone, with special emphasis on the metropolitan region, winds that cause dehydration with low relative humidity; these 4 factors are very important to consider in new orchards and also in orchards in production, where we continue
protecting the fruit from sun damage and in cherry trees protecting the last stage of bud differentiation in post-harvest.
Don't forget to apply our latest generation liquid sunscreen, EQUI-SUN. In the case of the southern area, with the presence of atmospheric river, moderate rains and cloudy days, temperatures will remain regulated, but a drop in temperature is expected with possible radiative frosts in some areas of the valleys between March 17 and 18.
These potential frosts will occur locally in some agricultural areas; for these cases, prepare yourself with AGROS-3 systemic cellular penetrant, with anti-freeze effect, it mobilizes nutrients and is quickly absorbed by the active plant tissues, becoming part of the sap flow reaching all the ends of the plant. It mobilizes calcium, boron and other salts, preventing precipitation.
It is a nutritional regulator, biostimulant, restores magnesium deficiencies, reduces osmotic adjustment and increases tissue resistance to cold. Find them at Vadpagro.
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