The Mexican authorities predicted this Wednesday that 56 cold fronts will enter the country in the 2023-2024 seasonwhich begins in September and ends in May, according to the forecasts of the National Meteorological Service (SMN).
Besides, The SMN pointed out that in January and February 2024 the largest number of frontal systems of the season will be recordedwhich will be similar to that of the previous year.
The SMN coordinator, Alejandra Méndez Girón, announced in a statement that for September 2023, the entry of three cold fronts is forecastfor October another five, for November five more and for December another eight.
While, In January 2024, the arrival of 10 frontal systems is estimatedin February nine, in March seven, in April six and in May three.
He recalled that last season 55 cold fronts were recorded and, for the 2023-2024 season, the arrival of 56 frontal systems is forecast that cause a drop in temperature and frost.
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The head of the SMN explained that “climatologically, greater drops in temperature are recorded in Mexico City, Chihuahua, Durango, State of Mexico, Puebla, Tlaxcala and Zacatecas.”
He emphasized that, during this period, “cold air masses from Canada and the United States move to Mexico, causing marked drops in temperature, strong winds and rain, as well as high waves on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.”
He said that on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, these phenomena cause intense northerly winds and high waves, which is known as a northerly event.
When the cold air masses advance to the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, they generate very strong northerly winds, which can exceed 100 kilometers per hour and high waves,” he explained.
While in the Yucatan Peninsula, he stated, there is a decrease in temperatures, strong winds and rains.
He emphasized that, when cold air masses interact with humidity, they can cause snowfall in northwest Mexico, including Baja California, the north, northeast and center of the country.
He announced that nine to 11 winter storms are predicted for the 2023-2024 season.with greater occurrence in December and January.
Finally, he explained that fog and mist will also occur, which reduce visibility on roads, highways, cities and airports in the regions, which is why he recommended that the population pay attention to the warnings from the National Water Commission (Conagua). , the SMN and Civil Protection.
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