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Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 13:51 GMT 14:51 UK

Your pictures: Argentina snowfall

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Readers in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, sent their pictures of the city's first snowfall in 89 years, including this image from Marina Rueda.

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Thousands took to the streets to sample the capital's first snowfall since 1918. (Pic: Marina Rueda)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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The snowstorm continued for several hours on Monday. (Pic: Marina Rueda)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Some woke up to the sight of snow for the first time. (Pic: Marina Rueda)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Federico O'Conor took this picture from his balcony overlooking the city.

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Many used umbrellas to shelter from the snow, which struck on a national holiday in Argentina. (Pic: Elyssa Weber)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Others hurried to get out of the cold. Temperatures have plunged to -22C (-8F) in parts of the country. (Pic: Elyssa Weber)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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While other residents just stood and took in the sight, and taste, of the snow. (Pic: Elyssa Weber)

Snowfall in Buenos Aires

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Mark Wilcoxon sent this picture of his son enjoying the weather.

Stranded passengers at Buenos Aires Airport

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But for these air passengers, it has meant travel delays. (Pic: Dan Ghinn) You can send your images to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. For terms and conditions, please see link on right-hand side.

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