Early Cold Snap Hits Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Experiences Unexpectedly Early Cold Snap Santa Cruz, Bolivia, is experiencing a cold snap that arrived earlier than anticipated, bringing with it strong winds, rain, and temperatures far below the seasonal norm. Residents have bundled up in heavy coats and other warm clothing to combat the chill. The unexpected drop in temperature has been a topic of conversation across the city. "The week started with strong southern winds and a temperature that barely reached 10 degrees Celsius," said one Santa Cruz resident. Another added, "It's much colder than we expected for this time of year." Meteorologist Cristina Chirinos explained that while the official start of winter is June 21st, the cold front has arrived early. She predicts temperatures will range from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius in the coming days, with Wednesday being the coldest day of the week. Chirinos emphasized that this cold front is less intense than the one that hit the city last week, when temperatures dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. The cold is also being felt more intensely in the Altiplano region, with temperatures in Uyuni dropping as low as 17 degrees below zero.