A winter storm left some parts of the Mexican state of Sonora blanketed in snow or hail on Wednesday.
Towns in the north of the state of Sonora, near the Arizona border, reported snowfall. The weather closed roads and state authorities urged travelers to take caution.
Further south, in Hermosillo, a relatively rare hail event left parts of the city blanketed in chunks of ice.
Overall, Sonora's Civil Protection Service reports only minor damages, including fallen trees, but no injuries. State authorities coordinated efforts to hand out blankets out to people living outside in Hermosillo and areas to the north. Temperatures in some parts of the state dipped below freezing this week.
Cold nighttime temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, and northern Sonora towns could see more snow.
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