Aysén, Chile Hits -20.5°C, Extreme Cold Alerts and Snow Persist

The locality of Balmaceda in the Aysén Region recorded the lowest temperature of the year in Chile, dropping to 20.5 degrees Celsius below zero (-20.5 °C) amid persistent alerts for extreme cold and heavy snowfalls across the southern zone, according to meteorological authorities. The severe freeze highlights a harsh winter weather pattern impacting infrastructure, transportation, … Read more