Cold Front 41 Brings Rain, Strong Winds, and Temperature Drop to Oaxaca

Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. – Cold Front 41 is currently impacting the state of Oaxaca, bringing with it forecasts of rain, strong winds, and a significant drop in temperatures. The State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR) issued the warning on March 15, 2026, anticipating several days of atmospheric instability.

Current Conditions and Forecast

Prior to the arrival of Cold Front 41, Oaxaca experienced relatively stable atmospheric conditions with warm temperatures, isolated showers, and dust devils during the afternoons. However, the situation is changing rapidly with the approaching cold front and associated air mass.

The National Water Commission (Conagua) predicts that Cold Front 41 will generate several days of unstable weather, including:

• Rain
• Strong wind gusts
• Potential for hail
• Elevated waves
• A significant temperature decrease

Temperature Outlook

Current temperature ranges across the state include:

• Central Valleys: Minimum 12°C (54°F), Maximum 32°C (90°F)
• Isthmus of Tehuantepec: Minimum 22°C (72°F), Maximum 34°C (93°F)
• Papaloapan Basin: Minimum 16°C (61°F), Maximum 32°C (90°F)
• Coast: Minimum 23°C (73°F), Maximum 34°C (93°F)
• Mixteca: Minimum 13°C (55°F), Maximum 31°C (88°F)
• Sierra de Flores Magón: Minimum 14°C (57°F), Maximum 32°C (90°F)
• Sierra de Juárez: Minimum 10°C (50°F), Maximum 26°C (79°F)
• Sierra Sur: Minimum 11°C (52°F), Maximum 30°C (86°F)

Strong Winds and High Waves

A particularly strong “northern event” is expected in the eastern Isthmus of Tehuantepec, with wind gusts reaching 100 to 120 kilometers per hour, especially in the La Venta–La Ventosa section. These conditions will also extend to the Gulf of Tehuantepec, where waves of 3 to 5 meters are anticipated, along with rough seas and strong rip currents.

Additional Weather Effects

Beyond the strong winds and rain, residents can expect:

• Slightly colder temperatures at dawn in the higher areas of the Mixteca and Sierra de Juárez.
• Fog banks in mountainous regions.
• Persistent extreme heat in sectors of the Southern Sierra and the Coast.
• Dust devils during the afternoon due to windy conditions.

Safety Recommendations

The CEPCyGR urges the public to follow the recommendations of Civil Protection and Port Captaincies and to stay informed about weather conditions through official channels:

• Facebook: @CEPCYGRGobOax
• X: @CEPCyGR_GobOax