Cold gains strength in RS and the weekend could have frost and temperatures below zero

Rain lessens and the cold returns Rio Grande do Sul will have a weekend marked by intense cold. A mass of polar air advances over the state and keeps the weather stable between Saturday (22) and Sunday (23), but causes a significant drop in temperatures. Before that, there is a forecast of light to moderate rain during the early hours of this Friday (21), especially in the South Region. Throughout the day, the rain loses intensity, although drizzle and light precipitation may still occur in parts of the East. The predicted volumes are low, less than 15 millimeters. The wind will be another highlight of Friday. In the eastern part of the state, gusts can be between 60 km/h and 75 km/h. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a gale warning with a severity level of potential danger for areas of the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, the Southeast, Northeast and Center of the state, valid until 7 pm. In Porto Alegre, there may still be isolated showers in the morning. With the advance of cold air, the sun appears again throughout the day, but temperatures remain low. The predicted maximum is 18°C, while the minimum should be recorded at night, at 12°C. Weekend São José dos Ausentes records frost in June 2026 Anápio Pereira/Personal archive On Saturday, firm weather prevails in all regions of Rio Grande do Sul. The main highlight will be the more intense cold in the early hours of the day. There is a possibility of frost in the southern half of the state, including areas in the Center-South. In higher places, temperatures can drop below freezing. Sunday remains under the influence of the polar air mass, maintaining the pattern of low temperatures throughout Rio Grande do Sul. The tendency is for the cold to continue not only during the weekend, but also in the first days of next week. VIDEOS: Everything about RS