Dominicans in search of respite from the warmth will have the ability to take pleasure in a lot cooler temperatures within the coming hours. Climate analyst Jean Suriel reported that Saturday night time and early Sunday morning will see probably the most vital chilly spell of the weekend, particularly in mountainous areas and within the Cibao area.

Suriel defined that, usually phrases, the climate might be very cool between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. over the following few days, as a result of arrival of the primary polar air mass of the season within the north of the Dominican Republic. This phenomenon will trigger lower-than-usual temperatures in a lot of the nation.

Including to this state of affairs is the truth that the fourth chilly entrance stays stationary within the north of the Caribbean, whereas one other frontal system is advancing in direction of the area, reinforcing the drop in temperature.

Anticipated minimal temperatures

The meteorologist detailed the minimal values that could possibly be recorded between tonight and Sunday:

Pico Duarte: -1 °C
Valle Nuevo: 2 °C
Constanza: 13 °C
Manabao: 13 °C
Hondo Valle: 14 °C
El Cercado: 15 °C
Polo (Barahona): 15 °C
Jarabacoa: 16 °C
Ocoa: 16 °C
Padre Las Casas: 16 °C
San José de las Matas: 16 °C
San Juan: 17 °C
Las Matas de Farfán: 17 °C
Moca: 19 °C
Santo Domingo: 20 °C

Origin of the drop

In accordance with Suriel, this chilly spell is related to two chilly fronts which have affected the USA over the previous 5 days, leading to sub-zero temperatures in a number of states. This polar air continues to advance in direction of the Caribbean, and its affect might be felt extra strongly tonight within the Dominican Republic.