Winter wonderland
By Dennis on Monday 25 June 2007, 18:59 - Logistics - Permalink
Pronóstico del tiempo
Before deciding on Pucón for our new home, I tried to research the weather
to get an idea of what we'd be facing. I found that most of Chile has a
temperate or Mediterranean climate due to the narrow width of the country and
the resulting close proximity of the ocean. (Pucón is about 75 miles from the
ocean). The Humboldt current drags cold water and air north along the coast
moderating the climate. Although the cold air actually produces arid conditions
in northern Chile, those of us in the south enjoy plenty of precipitation.
Pucón averages more than 45 inches of rain per year, but we rarely have
temperatures below freezing or above 85 degrees. Of course, snow is unusual,
but that was before we arrived.
Last week we saw snow for the 2nd time this winter. The first snowfall only
lasted for a few hours, but this time we enjoyed the winter wonderland for a
full day and a half. We could even see nice big flakes.
We had a nice thick blanket over everything in the parcelas.
Fortunately our main roof had been finished the day before. No leaks!!
The snow clouds on the surrounding hills were dramatic.
The volcano had completely disappeared. If only I had a sled.
Even the gravel calles looked picturesque.
Autumn seemed like a fond memory.
Naturally the dogs had to work on their snow angels.
The local roads seemed to disappear into the surrounding cerros.
Fortunately the temperate climate returned within a couple of days, leaving
the snow in the not-so-distant hills.
By the weekend only a few monos de nieve remained behind.
