Costa Rica stays under the effects of cold front push number 15, but experts say it brings no major shifts to our weather. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reports the system sits farther north than typical, limiting its reach.
An IMN meteorologist, noted that the front keeps trade winds at moderate to strong levels today, with the most force felt in higher elevations. “This position means we see no big changes,” he said. Conditions support clouds and scattered showers along the Caribbean coast and in the Northern Zone, mostly in the early morning and evening hours.
The Central Valley and Pacific areas expect dry weather, with gusts confined to mountain spots. It was pointed out that recent low temperatures align with seasonal norms, driven by clear skies that let heat rise away at night. Colder air from fronts can heighten this, but the current one remains mild.
The IMN tracks cold front push number 16, set to approach next Tuesday. It too appears weak, yet it may boost trade winds early in the week. For the weekend, winds should drop, leading to more clouds in the afternoon over the Central and Southern Pacific, with slim odds of rain. The Caribbean side looks toward less cloud cover and fewer showers.
This season, the IMN counts around 16 such fronts from November to February, with 15 logged so far. Projections for October through April hit 22 systems. We were reminded that earlier this week, gusts reached 100 kilometers per hour in places like La Cruz and Bagaces, sparking minor issues. Winds have slowed since Wednesday and should hold at light to moderate through the weekend.
Residents in windy zones should secure loose items, while those in the Caribbean prepare for possible light rain. The IMN continues to monitor patterns and issue updates as needed.
