In a chilling twist for the Caribbean, Cuba recorded its first-ever sub-zero temperature this week as thermometers plunged to 0°C (32°F) in Matanzas province. The frosty milestone, confirmed by the Cuban Institute of Meteorology on February 5, 2026, shattered the previous national cold record of 0.6°C set in February 1996.
🌡️ "This is unprecedented for a tropical nation," said meteorologist Dr. Elena Marquez. "While cold fronts occasionally reach Cuba, reaching freezing point challenges our understanding of regional climate patterns."
Farmers scrambled to protect crops as frost warnings spread, while social media buzzed with rare photos of ice-coated palm leaves. Scientists are analyzing whether this event links to broader climate shifts, with one researcher calling it "a wake-up call wrapped in ice." ❄️
Tourism officials quickly pivoted, joking about offering "tropical winter experiences" – though beach temperatures remain firmly bikini-friendly elsewhere on the island. Stay tuned as Cuba rewrites its weather playbook! 🌴🧊
