Unusual Weather Patterns Bring High Temperatures to North America
As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere and Mexico, meteorological experts are predicting unusually high temperatures across much of North America. Renowned meteorologist Ryan Maue has shared a forecast showing the spread of heat throughout the continent.
According to Maue, temperatures in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are expected to be up to 14 degrees Celsius above normal during the last weeks of December. This means that high temperatures will dominate the New Year’s celebrations, just as they did during Christmas.
Other experts, such as Ben Noll of the Washington Post, agree with this prediction, noting that “winter will turn into spring” in many regions. Meteorologists attribute this unusual weather pattern to the presence of an anticyclone that prevents the entry of cold air and favors the development of high temperatures.
Regional Weather Forecast for Mexico
Despite the changing climate in North America, some areas in Mexico are expected to experience cold temperatures. Isolated rains are forecasted in regions such as Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Tabasco. Additionally, waves of up to 3 meters high are expected on the western coast of the Baja California peninsula, and 1 to 2 meters in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.
The coastal population is advised to take precautions against these conditions, especially sailors and fishermen. Mountainous areas in the country will be the most affected by the cold, and residents are advised to take necessary measures.
Temperature Fluctuations in Mexico
Mexico will experience a unique weather pattern, with cold temperatures at dawn and heat during the day. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecasts high temperatures in regions such as Sonora, Sinaloa, and Jalisco, while frost and low temperatures are expected in mountainous areas of the north and center of the country.
The SMN has issued an alert about the presence of isolated rains and waves of up to 3 meters high in the western coast of the Baja California peninsula. Despite the warm temperatures, low temperatures will affect the country mainly in the early mornings, and as the day progresses, the heat will become more pronounced.
Climate Outlook for Mexico
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has released a climate outlook for Mexico that challenges traditional expectations of a cold winter. Although frost and low temperatures are forecasted in some mountainous regions, other areas will experience intense heat.
Anticyclonic circulations are mainly responsible for these high temperatures in certain regions, creating a scenario where extreme weather conditions coexist. This climate change will affect agriculture and livestock, and also increases the risk of forest fires.
Climate change is exacerbated by phenomena such as El Niño, which amplifies these anomalous climate patterns, making the changes that occur with respect to the weather increasingly more frequent and intense.