Mexico is currently experiencing its first heat wave of the winter, which will intersect with two incoming cold fronts, designated as fronts 35 and 36, according to reports from the National Water Commission (Conagua). These fronts are expected to move across the northwest region of the country and will be influenced by both polar and subtropical jet streams, leading to potentially strong winds and dust storms in affected areas.

As a result of these interacting weather patterns, northern regions such as Baja California are bracing for lower temperatures and heavy rainfall, while light rain is anticipated in Baja California Sur and Sonora. Notably, cold front 35 is associated with the possibility of snow or sleet in the Sierra regions of Baja California, which could lead to unusual weather events for this time of year, highlighting the unpredictability of current climatic conditions in the region.

In contrast, the heat wave will result in rising temperatures, particularly in central areas of San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Jalisco, and parts of Oaxaca. This unusual combination of extreme temperature changes could pose risks for health and agriculture in these regions, raising concerns over how communities will adjust to such contrasting weather patterns in the midst of winter.