Mexacalies not immune to AGW

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The coldest weather in 60 years blanketed the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez with snow Wednesday, forcing dozens of people into shelters and businesses to close as power failed in some areas.

Although the snow wasn't even ankle deep, it caused disruptions in a region unaccustomed to such weather. There were several road accidents, but no fatalities. The city's airport shut down for four hours, but bridges to El Paso stayed open.

Temperatures fell below 9 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 13 Celsius), the lowest recorded since 1951, city Civil Protection Director Efrain Matamoros said.

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