Matías Bertolotti in a white jersey gestures with his index finger raised while a person walks in the rain with a colorful umbrella.
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Matías Bertolotti's Forecast in Amba: Rain and Heat During the Xxl Weekend

Rains, heat, and humidity will mark the carnival weekend in the AMBA.

Meteorologist Matías Bertolotti anticipated what the weather in the AMBA will be like during the long weekend. Rain, storms, and high temperatures are expected. 

The heat and humidity will mark the coming days, with highs around 30°C (86°F).

Weather forecast for Buenos Aires with temperatures of 25°C at 8 a.m., 29°C at 4 p.m., and 25°C at 9 p.m., with possible showers and isolated thunderstorms.
The weather today, Friday, February 28 | La Derecha Diario

Friday: storms and intense heat

This Friday, the advance of a warm and unstable air mass generates rain and storms. The precipitation will continue throughout the day with intermittent showers and isolated storms. The high will reach between 29°C and 30°C (84°F and 86°F).

By Friday night and early Saturday morning, the storms will intensify. Bertolotti warned that they could be locally strong, so he recommends caution if you have to go out.

Saturday: partial improvement, but rain returns

Saturday starts with storms, but then the weather improves. During the day, there will be sun and heat, with a high between 29°C and 30°C (84°F and 86°F). However, by night the rain will return.

Pronóstico extendido para el AMBA - Viernes 28 de febrero

"A good part of Saturday can be enjoyed, but at the beginning and end of the day there are chances of rain," Bertolotti explained.

Sunday and Monday: more persistent rain

Sunday will be an unstable day with rain for most of the day. The low will be 23°C (73°F) and the high 26°C (79°F).

The image shows a three-day extended weather forecast with high and low temperatures, and symbols of storms and showers, while Matías Bertolotti stands next to the chart.
The extended forecast for the long weekend | La Derecha Diario

Monday will continue to be unstable, although with improvements toward the afternoon. A minimum temperature of 23°C (73°F) and a maximum of 27°C (81°F) are expected.

Tuesday: weather improves and heat returns

Tuesday, the last day of the XXL weekend, will start with rain in the morning, but the weather will improve during the day. The high will reach 31°C (88°F), with clear skies in the afternoon.

Bertolotti highlighted that the warm and humid air mass continues to prevail, keeping temperatures high. "If it didn't rain, the heat and humidity would be constant," he warned.

Two women walk down the street in December 2024, where there have been no heat waves so far in Buenos Aires.
The high will reach 31°C. | La Derecha Diario

Weather summary in the AMBA for the long weekend

  • Friday: isolated storms, high of 30°C (86°F).
  • Saturday: partial improvement, heat and humidity, rain at night.
  • Sunday: rain most of the day, high of 26°C (79°F).
  • Monday: rain with improvements in the afternoon, high of 27°C (81°F).
  • Tuesday: rain in the morning and improvement toward the afternoon, high of 31°C (88°F).

The Carnival weekend will be marked by instability and heat. If you have outdoor plans, it's key to be alert to weather changes and bring waterproof clothing.

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