Meteorological authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued warnings about a significant temperature drop expected to commence this Sunday, with unusually cold conditions predicted to persist for nearly a week across most territories. According to meteorological analyst Jean Suriel, who made the announcement on Friday, this weather phenomenon results from the combined impact of two approaching cold fronts and an extensive polar air mass currently moving toward the Caribbean region.
The cooling pattern represents indirect effects of winter storms that have recently affected the United States. Suriel indicated that the polar air mass would begin influencing Dominican territory by Saturday night, with the most dramatic temperature decreases anticipated in mountainous regions and the Cibao area. Forecast models suggest possible frost conditions and sub-zero temperatures in elevated zones including Valle Nuevo, Valle del Tetero, Valle de Bao, and Valle de Lilís.
Current weather patterns show a trough system affecting the nation alongside cold front number 23 positioned north of the Caribbean. Meteorological models indicate potential moderate to heavy rainfall developing this afternoon across northern, northeastern, northwestern, and eastern regions, including the Central Mountain Range.
While precipitation is expected to diminish Friday as the initial trough moves away, isolated showers may still occur. Saturday forecasts predict partly cloudy conditions with moderate rainfall developing during late afternoon hours in southern and southeastern areas.
The weather system will intensify Sunday with the approach of cold front number 24 and a new trough system, potentially increasing shower activity throughout morning, afternoon, and evening hours. Meteorological authorities have highlighted concerns about urban flooding potential due to expected significant rainfall accumulation.