The National Meteorological Service is monitoring Cold Front No. 33, moving from northwest Mexico and set to intensify the 2025-2026 winter with sharp temperature drops and widespread rain. Severe frosts are expected in highland areas of the north and center, with sub-zero lows in several states. While official confirmation of -15°C across all areas is lacking, projections point to frigid conditions in regions like Durango and Chihuahua.
Mexico's winter season is entering its most intense phase with the arrival of Cold Front No. 33, as reported by the National Meteorological Service (SMN). Originating from the northwest, this system interacts with polar air masses and jet streams, leading to widespread rain, strong winds, and potential snow or sleet in mountainous areas.
The front is already impacting the Yucatán Peninsula and northern Mexico with precipitation and wind gusts, but the associated cold air mass will bring progressive cooling through the week. SMN reports note that in comparable events, highland areas in the north and center face severe frosts. Projections estimate temperatures below -15°C in parts of Durango, -15 to -10°C in the Sierra de Chihuahua, -10 to -5°C in Sonora and Zacatecas, and -5 to 0°C in elevations of Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Aguascalientes.
This could trigger a 'Norte' event in the northwest, with abrupt temperature drops in the sierras. Experts advise checking SMN bulletins, exercising caution on icy roads, and dressing warmly at night and dawn. No official statement confirms -15°C forecasts for all previously mentioned states.
