2008News

Keep your jackets out!

The cold front that is affecting the DR will continue over the weekend. Meteorologist Martin Mata says that temperatures reported by their observation center at the Cibao International Airport showed a record low of 10.1C (50.2F). The previous record was 11.2C (52.16F) on 31 January 1987. Mata attributed the cold to winds from the US. Constanza mountain valley city posted a low of 8C (46.4F). La Romana temperature is expected to fluctuate from 16-27C (60-80F), while that in Santiago will range from 15-27C (59-80F), and Santo Domingo is expected to be warmer with a low of 19 and a high of 27C (66-80F).