Meteorological authorities are forecasting a significant temperature plunge across the Dominican Republic commencing December 15th, with the most severe conditions anticipated in the Valle Nuevo region. Weather experts predict this area will experience extraordinary cold spells during the critical holiday period spanning Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, with thermometers potentially dipping to unprecedented lows between -1°C and 4°C.
Renowned meteorologist Jean Suriel provided scientific context for this unusual phenomenon, identifying multiple converging atmospheric patterns. According to Suriel’s analysis, a succession of cold fronts combined with a substantial mass of frigid air moving across the Atlantic is primarily responsible. Additionally, polar vortices developing over the United States are expected to drive exceptionally cold air masses toward Caribbean territories.
The meteorological impact will extend beyond Valle Nuevo to numerous mountainous and border regions. Residents in elevated towns including Hondo Valle, Padre Las Casas, El Cercado, Las Matas de Farfán, Loma de Cabrera, Polo, San José de las Matas, San José de Ocoa, Constanza, and Jarabacoa should prepare for notable temperature declines. These areas will experience nighttime and early morning readings between 9°C and 11°C.
Suriel further clarified the daily temperature patterns, noting that the coldest intervals will typically occur between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. However, the nation’s fundamental tropical climate will continue to influence weather patterns, potentially bringing temporary midday warmth despite the overall cooling trend. This creates unusual conditions where residents might experience both unseasonable cold and typical tropical warmth within the same day.