Second-degree weather system continues to impact Jordan on Thursday

Weather monitoring stations affiliated with Arabia Weather are currently recording strong wind gusts reaching nearly 90 km/h in some areas, particularly in exposed regions. Below are the highest recorded wind gust measurements from various locations:

Satellite images show continued cloud movement

Latest satellite imagery indicates an ongoing influx of clouds at various altitudes moving toward Jordan. These clouds contain rain-bearing formations that are currently affecting parts of northern and central Jordan, including some western districts of the capital, Amman.

Second-degree weather system continues to impact Jordan on Thursday

According to the latest updates, Jordan will remain under the influence of a second-degree weather system throughout Thursday. This system is centered east of Turkey and is accompanied by an extremely cold air mass with polar characteristics. Its effects are expected to intensify further during the evening and nighttime hours.

Significant temperature drop expected

During the daytime, temperatures will drop further, becoming 3-5°C below seasonal averages. The weather will be cold, stormy, and mostly cloudy, with intermittent rainfall expected in northern and central regions, as well as parts of eastern Jordan. Rain may be accompanied by hail over elevated areas.

Strong westerly winds will sweep across Jordan, with gusts nearing 90 km/h, especially in high and open areas. These winds could generate dense dust storms along desert highways and in the eastern plains.

Extremely cold air mass to move in at night

At night, an extremely cold air mass with polar characteristics will push into Jordan, causing temperatures to plummet to unusually low levels for late March. In high-altitude areas, temperatures may approach freezing, increasing the chance of snow showers over mountain peaks, with possible temporary accumulations.

A sharp temperature drop will bring levels down to record lows for this time of year, nearing 0°C in high-altitude mountain areas. The weather will turn extremely cold, fluctuating between partly cloudy and overcast. During the early night hours, precipitation intensity will increase in northern and central Jordan, accompanied by hail, which may be heavy at times over high elevations.

As the night progresses and temperatures continue to drop, snowfall may occur over high mountain peaks in northern, central, and southern Jordan. This includes the peaks of Jerash and Ajloun, as well as the summits of Qadisiyah and Rashadiyah in Tafilah Governorate, and the highlands of Shoubak, Taybeh, Petra, and Wadi Musa.

Winds will remain westerly and moderate in speed but will weaken slightly compared to daytime conditions, except in the south, where active westerly winds with strong gusts will persist, especially over mountainous areas.