DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

People in the DR are enjoying the noticeably cooler and windier weather since Saturday, 7 February 2026 as a weak cold front and a polar air mass has settled over the national territory. According to the latest bulletins from the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) and weather analyst Jean Suriel, the beginning of the week will also be characterized by intermittent rains, strong gusts of wind, and the agreeably low temperatures.

Starting in the early hours of Monday morning, the combination of the frontal system and orographic effects will trigger cloudy skies and intermittent showers. The most affected areas will be the Atlantic coast, the Cibao Valley, and the Central Mountain Range.

Specific provinces under watch for frequent rainfall include:• North and Northwest: Puerto Plata, Espaillat, María Trinidad Sánchez, Valverde, and Monte Cristi.• Central Region: Santiago, La Vega...