On Wednesday, clouds at medium and high altitudes will cover the skies across the Kingdom, with cold conditions prevailing in most regions and relatively cold weather in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. There is a slight chance of scattered light rain in parts of the western regions. Winds will be moderate southeasterly, becoming active at times and raising dust, especially in desert areas.
The Meteorological Department warned in its report of the risk of frost formation during the early morning hours over high mountain areas and some desert and plain regions, possibly including the northern Jordan Valley. It also cautioned of occasional reduced horizontal visibility due to dust, particularly in desert areas.
Today’s maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to range as follows:
• East Amman: 9–5°C
• West Amman: 7–3°C
• Northern Highlands: 6–2°C
• Sharah Highlands: 6–1°C
• Desert Areas: 11–2°C
• Plains: 10–4°C
• Northern Jordan Valley: 16–5°C
• Southern Jordan Valley: 20–10°C
• Dead Sea: 18–9°C
• Gulf of Aqaba: 19–10°C
On Thursday, the weather will be generally cloudy and cold in most areas, and relatively cold in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. During the evening hours, there is a chance of light, scattered rain in parts of the northern and central regions, as well as limited areas of the northeastern desert. Winds will be moderate southeasterly, occasionally becoming active.
On Friday, temperatures will rise slightly to record levels a little above their seasonal averages. The weather will be partly cloudy overall, with relatively cold conditions in most areas and mild weather in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Winds will be moderate northwesterly, becoming active at times.
On Saturday, temperatures will drop slightly. The weather will be relatively cold in most regions and mild in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with clouds appearing at various altitudes. Winds will be moderate northwesterly, occasionally becoming active.
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