Mexico is cold. Much of the country is under the effects of cold front number 13 and it is expected to continue affecting the national territory this week.
Cold front number 13 entered Mexican territory with intensity, causing a thermal collapse that was felt from the north to the center of the country..
Mexico City woke up with temperatures close to 5 degrees Celsius, while northern states recorded values below zero.
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The National Meteorological Service (SMN) indicated that the phenomenon is linked to the arrival of arctic air and the interaction of the polar vortex, a system that in winter can move extremely cold air masses to lower latitudes.
Which states suffer the cold the most?
The entities of the northeast, north and southeast present more marked effects, with torrential rains in Veracruz and Oaxacain addition to a “Northern” event with gusts close to 110 kilometers per hour (km/h) on the Gulf and South Pacific coasts.
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In Chihuahua and Durango, minimum values of up to -15 degrees Celsius are recorded, while mountain areas in the center of the country reach 0 to 5 degrees Celsius..
How does this system impact Mexico City?
In the capital, the arctic air generated sunrises below 6 degrees Celsiuswinds that exceeded 50 km/h and a lower thermal sensation in high areas. The authorities recommend covering up, taking care of vulnerable people and staying up to date with information from the SMN in the event of possible frost..
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Are frosts expected in the next few days?
The air mass that accompanies the cold front will cover a large part of the country and could cause morning frosts in the north, center and east. Also there is a probability of snow or sleet on volcanoes such as Pico de Orizaba and Cofre de Perote. Although cold front 13 will move towards the Caribbean, the frigid environment will remain throughout the week.
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What role does the polar vortex play in this phenomenon?
The polar vortex works as a large swirl of icy air that forms over the poles. When it weakens, it allows some of that air to move southward.
This dynamic favors the arrival of more intense and prolonged cold frontslike the one that currently affects Mexico.
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