No public holiday in Jordan on Tuesday due to weather: source
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Governmental sources told Roya on Monday that there is currently no decision to implement a nationwide holiday due to the approaching winter storm.
The government has instead delegated the authority to local field institutions and departments to make necessary decisions including delaying or suspending work hours, based on real-time developments of the weather conditions in their areas.
Radical Weather Shift Expected
Regional forecasting site ArabiaWeather told Roya that Jordan has effectively reached the outer edges of an anticipated Grade 4 depression.
Satellite imagery currently shows heavy rain clouds over the Palestinian coast moving steadily toward the kingdom.
Massive cloud formations and cold fronts are expected to impact Jordan within the coming hours, bringing radical changes to the weather.
Heavy rainfall and hail are forecast to begin in the northernmost areas before extending to central Jordan near midnight, with the intensity and coverage increasing during the pre-dawn hours.
Peak Intensity and Snow Prospects
Temperatures are projected to plummet, with daytime highs hovering around 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit). Due to dense cloud cover and persistent precipitation, there will be little variation between day and night temperatures.
The peak of the storm is expected on Tuesday, characterized by continuous rain and stormy conditions. The "peak hour" for central regions is forecasted between 3:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Regarding snowfall, ArabiaWeather clarified that while the depression is primarily a rain-bearing system, light snow showers are expected during the early morning hours over high northern and central mountain peaks.
However, they emphasized that this will not be a "comprehensive" snowstorm. High-speed cold winds are also expected to intensify after midnight, with southern regions being the most vulnerable to strong gusts.
