Key Areas Affected by Cold Front 12
On November 2, as Mexico celebrates Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), contrasting weather conditions will continue across the country. Cold Front 12, along with its polar air mass, will dominate, causing temperature drops and possible frost in central and northern states.
Heavy Rains in Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco
On Sunday, Cold Front 12 will move along the Gulf of Mexico coastline, interacting with a polar trough and moisture from both coasts. This will result in heavy to very heavy rainfall in Veracruz regions such as Totonaca, Nautla, and Los Tuxtlas, as well as northern Oaxaca. Chubascos (showers) with locally heavy rainfall are expected in Puebla, Chiapas, Tabasco, and central Veracruz. Light or isolated showers may occur in central states like Hidalgo, Estado de México, Querétaro, and Tlaxcala.
Strong North Winds and High Waves in the Gulf and Tehuantepec
The cold air mass will generate a strong to very strong “Norte” (north winds) event, especially along the coasts of Tamaulipas and Veracruz, as well as in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec. Wind speeds could reach 70 to 80 kilometers per hour, causing high waves (up to 2.5 meters) in the Gulf of Tehuantepec and Gulf of Mexico coasts.
Temperature Drop and Possible Frost in the High Plains
The arrival of polar air will create a cold morning and night environment in northern, northeastern, eastern, and central Mexico. Minimum temperatures as low as -5 to 0 degrees Celsius are expected in mountainous areas of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, Estado de México, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. Some areas may experience frost at dawn.
Dry Areas and Warm Conditions in the Pacific
While Cold Front 12 impacts eastern Mexico, states in the Pacific North and Northwest, such as Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa, will enjoy clear skies and no rain. In western and Pacific coast regions (Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero), partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures (35 to 40 degrees Celsius) are expected along the coasts of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Yucatan Peninsula Weather
The Yucatan Peninsula will experience partially cloudy skies, isolated showers, and moderate winds due to the indirect effects of the frontal system.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Cold Front 12? Cold Front 12 is a weather system bringing cold air and significant changes in temperature and precipitation across Mexico.
- Which regions will experience heavy rainfall? Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco will see heavy to very heavy rainfall due to Cold Front 12.
- Where will strong north winds occur? Strong north winds, or “Norte,” are expected along the coasts of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, the Isthmus, and Gulf of Tehuantepec.
- Which areas may experience frost? Mountainous regions in central and northern Mexico, including Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, Estado de México, Puebla, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz, may experience frost.
- Where will it be dry and warm? Pacific North and Northwest states, like Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa, will have clear skies and no rain. Meanwhile, western and Pacific coast regions (Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero) will experience partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures.
- What weather conditions are expected in the Yucatan Peninsula? The Yucatan Peninsula will have partially cloudy skies, isolated showers, and moderate winds due to the indirect effects of Cold Front 12.
