Morning weather alert: Slippery roads pose risk across Jordan

Jordan is experiencing cooler-than-usual weather today, Wednesday, Nov. 20, with temperatures remaining below seasonal averages. According to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD), low-altitude clouds will be visible, accompanied by a chance of light, scattered rain in the morning, particularly in northern regions.

Weather Alerts

The JMD has issued warnings for reduced horizontal visibility due to fog formation over mountainous areas, plains, and parts of the Badia, especially during early morning and late-night hours. There is also a risk of slippery roads in areas where rain has fallen.

Temperatures

The weather is expected to be relatively cold in most regions, while the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba will experience milder conditions. By afternoon, there is a possibility of rainfall in the far northeastern Badia, with moderate southwesterly winds.

Thursday Forecast

On Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise slightly but will remain below average. The weather will be cool over highlands and moderate in other regions, with varying cloud cover and light southwesterly to southeasterly winds.

Weekend Outlook

Weather conditions are expected to stabilize on Saturday, bringing pleasant weather to most areas and warmer conditions in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Moderate southeasterly winds will persist.

Temperature Summary

Here are the expected high and low temperatures for major areas on Wednesday:

• East Amman: 17°C / 11°C
• West Amman: 15°C / 9°C
• Northern Highlands: 13°C / 8°C
• Sharah Highlands: 15°C / 7°C
• Badia: 21°C / 10°C
• Plains: 17°C / 11°C
• Northern Jordan Valley: 23°C / 14°C
• Southern Jordan Valley: 27°C / 16°C
• Dead Sea: 26°C / 15°C
• Aqaba: 27°C / 15°C