Rainy, windy weather is expected to linger across the region through Thursday, January 8, as a powerful cold front moves through the area, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert.
The system, identified as the season’s 27th cold front, is bringing strong winds, falling temperatures, and periods of heavy rain. According to Civil Protection officials, there is also a chance of snow or sleet in the state’s mountainous areas.
“We’re expecting strong to very strong wind gusts, a noticeable drop in temperatures, and pockets of heavy rain through Thursday,” said Salvador Cervantes Hernández, head of the State Civil Protection Coordination. “In higher elevations, winter conditions are possible.”
Winds are forecast to average between 10 and 20 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 30 to 50 km/h. Along the Pacific coast, rough seas are expected, with waves rising between 2 and 3 meters, creating risky conditions for maritime activities.
Colder air will be most noticeable in the mountains, where overnight temperatures could drop to between minus 5 and 0 degrees Celsius. Frost is likely, and snow or sleet could develop late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is expected to intensify midweek, particularly on Wednesday, before tapering off on Thursday. Even as showers become more isolated, wind gusts could strengthen, reaching up to 70 km/h in some areas.
Weather officials say the conditions are being fueled by a combination of factors, including the advancing cold front, jet stream activity, and moisture from both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean.
Residents are encouraged to drive carefully, bundle up against the cold, secure loose items outdoors, and stay out of the ocean due to dangerous surf. Non-essential travel to mountainous areas is also discouraged while conditions remain unstable.
Emergency services remain on standby, and residents are advised to call 911 if weather-related emergencies arise.
