Cayman and its Christmas breezes
With the 2025 hurricane season behind us, Cayman’s attention shifts to the winter systems that approach from the north, often called nor’westers.
Though less dramatic than a hurricane on satellite imagery, the strongest of these winter fronts can bring strong winds and large waves that have a significant impact on Cayman’s coastline, damaging properties and in some cases causing shipwrecks.
When early-season cold air starts to build across North America in December, the chances for one of these northerly cold fronts increase, and Cayman often experiences what is known as ‘Christmas breezes’. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Dec 15, 2025 04:34 AM