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Mexico Braces for Severe Mountain Frosts as New Cold Front Approaches

Officials forecast subzero lows in Chihuahua and Durango, urging precautions against fog, frost, winds, flooding.

Overview

  • The national meteorological service reports a marked temperature drop across northern and central highlands with severe frosts expected at daybreak Friday.
  • Conagua projects minima down to -10°C in mountain zones of Chihuahua, with -10°C to -5°C also likely in parts of Durango.
  • A new cold front tied to a polar trough is expected to reach the north Saturday night into Sunday, bringing strong winds and further cooling.
  • Separate systems over the southeast and the Yucatán Peninsula are producing showers and thunderstorms from Gulf and Caribbean moisture, with landslide and flood risk.
  • Forecasts include Mexico City lows of 7–9°C and afternoon highs near 23–26°C, with Toluca and other high elevations near -5°C and possible morning fog.