Snow covers Buenos Aires by Nina Ridge
Thousands of overjoyed residents took to the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday as the capital city had its first major snowfall since 1918.
The snow storm struck on the countries Independence Day holiday, adding to the festive air. Excited children scraped snow off cars and threw snowballs, while some built snowmen on the roofs of parked cars.
According to the local meteorological centre, this is the first time since 1973 that Buenos Aires experienced any snowfall. The snowfall was linked to a mass of freezing air from the Antarctic which collided with a low pressure system that swept across the capital and surrounding area.
Despite all the excitement caused by the snowfall, the sub-zero temperatures have contributed to an energy crisis and the deaths of 23 people from exposure to the cold.
South America is witnessing one of its coldest ever winters this year and the Andes mountain range has witnessed plenty of heavy snowfall.
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