Temperatures above average ahead of weekend low pressure system
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Temperatures on Thursday are expected to be around 2–3°C above the seasonal average, according to the weather bulletin.
Daytime conditions will be relatively cold across most regions, while remaining mild in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. High-altitude clouds are expected, with moderate southeasterly winds reaching about 20 km/h.
At night, colder conditions will prevail, with winds shifting to light northwesterlies at around 14 km/h. The expected high temperature is 15°C, dropping to a low of 6°C overnight.
Friday: Prelude to a Low Pressure System
A slight drop in temperatures is forecast for Friday, with relatively cold weather continuing in most areas and mild conditions in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Some low clouds are expected, and winds will turn westerly to northwesterly, moderate at times.
Nighttime hours will be cold and partly cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain showers in northern areas and a continued risk of reduced visibility due to fog.
Saturday: Low Pressure System and Rainfall
On Saturday, the Kingdom will be affected by a cold and moist air mass associated with a low pressure system centered over Cyprus. Temperatures will drop further, with cold and partly to mostly cloudy conditions. Intermittent rain showers are expected in northern and central regions, and in limited parts of the southwest and east.
Moderate southwesterly winds may become active at times. Caution is advised due to fog, dust, and slippery roads.
Sunday Outlook
The cold and moist air mass will continue to affect the country on Sunday, bringing cold, cloudy, and rainy conditions to northern and central regions, as well as parts of the southwest and east. Rainfall is expected to gradually weaken during the night, while southwesterly winds may become occasionally active, raising dust in desert areas.
