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Hailstorm Blankets México–Pachuca Near Tecámac, Stranding Drivers and Snarling Traffic

Officials urge caution after ice piled onto lanes, with forecasts pointing to more showers across the region.

Overview

  • A sudden storm late Monday covered long stretches of roadway with hail, cutting visibility and turning the surface slick.
  • Autos and freight units were stuck around kilometer 41–42 toward Tizayuca as large ice blocks blocked lanes.
  • Drivers shared videos and photos showing the highway completely white with accumulated hail.
  • Civil protection reported delays toward Felipe Ángeles International Airport and no injuries or significant structural damage.
  • The national weather service projected showers for March 10, and Cenapred urged drivers to slow down, pull over safely and stay away from windows during hail.