San Felipe, Guanajuato hailstorm, Digi Mart USA News (San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico): An intense hailstorm struck the afternoon of Monday, November 10, leaving streets, avenues, homes and green areas of San Felipe covered in thick layers of ice. The municipality in northern Guanajuato was transformed, with pavement appearing completely white.
The weather event left images that are unusual for the region. Streets were blanketed in hail, piles of ice had accumulated on roadways, and streams of water carried large quantities of ice along.
Residents and social media users shared photographs and videos showing the town appearing to be covered in snow. Some residents expressed surprise at the comparison to a snowfall, given the amount of hail on streets and public spaces, and the images quickly spread across digital platforms beyond Guanajuato.
Among the areas most affected were the San Miguel neighborhood, Iturbide Street and the surroundings of the Central Camionera bus station. Puddling, water flows and ice accumulations were reported there, making circulation difficult.
The intensity of the storm also raised concern about possible damage to homes and crops in the region. However, as of the available reports, authorities had not confirmed anyone seriously injured or any major damage.
