2024-07-16 14:49:50
This Friday was the lowest temperature of the year in the Metropolitan Region, but the coldest morning in the country occurred in Coyhaique, with -9 °C.
The lowest temperature so far this year was recorded this morning in the Metropolitan Region, since reached -5.7°Cin the town of Polpaico.
At the same time, the low temperatures led the Education authorities classes were suspended in schools in six municipalities of the Maule Region.
According to what Channel 13 meteorologist Gianfranco Marcone reported in the morning, at 07:26 hours -1.5°C was recorded in Santiago, which “It is the lowest minimum of the year and the lowest since July 2021“, the professional said.
“It was -1.4°C just after six in the morning, then it rose a little and then fell again.“, Marcone detailed.
It is estimated that the low temperatures due to the Presence of cold high pressure of polar origin in a large part of the national territory end this Friday, after which there should be a rise in minimums.
Regarding the rest of the country, The lowest minimum temperature was recorded in the Aysén Regionwith temperatures as low as -9 °C in Coyhaique.
Suspension of classes due to low temperatures
Due to the cold wave, the Education Authority of the Maule Region determined the suspension of classes in schools in six municipalities this Friday, July 12. In addition, three of these municipalities will maintain the measure for Monday, July 15.
According to the information provided, there are no classes this Friday in the following schools:
- Longavi: Friday 12th.
- Curicó: Friday 12th.
- Linares: Friday 12th.
- San Javier: Friday 12th and Monday 15th.
- Villa Alegre: Friday 12th and Monday 15th
- Colbún: Friday 12th and Monday 15th.