Jordan expects snow this week: JMD

Jordan

Published: 2021-02-14 10:02

Last Updated: 2024-03-18 16:24


Jordan expects snow this week: JMD
Jordan expects snow this week: JMD

The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) Sunday announced that the Kingdom is expecting snow this week. An extremely cold air mass will start affecting Jordan Tuesday and snow is expected will fall on areas over 900 meters above sea level.

Wednesday, a significant decrease in temperatures is expected along with stong winds reaching 60 kilometers per hour. Rain is expected in Western parts of the Kingdom and snowfall in areas more than 1,000 meters above sea level.

At night, the cold air front will affect most parts of the Kingdom along with lightening, thunder and hail in some areas. Snowfall is expected in areas more than 900 meters above sea level.

The JMD advised drivers to beware of limited visibility and slippery roads especially at night.