Impacting western Mexico, especially Colima and Michoacán, Hurricane Winifred brought heavy rain and destruction to the area.

It formed southeast of Acapulco on October 6 as the twenty-fourth east Pacific tropical cyclone of its season, and recurved as it strengthened.

It moved towards the west-northwest at a speed of about 12 mph (19 km/h), and by the time it was located about 550 km (340 mi) south of Zihuatanejo, it had intensified into Tropical Storm Winifred.

Winifred peaked in intensity as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Scale).

[6] However, it was operationally believed to have peaked as a Category 2 hurricane; the NHC did not issue any advisories with winds any higher than 110 mph (175 km/h).

[5] Hurricane Winifred re-curved to the north-northeast, increased in forward speed, and slightly weakened as it approached land, with the storm's eye becoming less apparent in satellite imagery.

[8] Starting on October 8, Hurricane Winifred caused rainfall over an extensive area of Mexico.

[10] Waves of 12 ft (3.7 m) forced the closure of Playa de Oro International Airport and port facilities in Manzanillo.

Throughout the affected area, trees were blown down on cars,[7] roughly 1,500 houses were damaged, as were hotels and restaurants.