A snow squall is expected to grip the Kingdom Wednesday evening, bringing strong gusty winds and dumping as much as 20 centimeters of snow in the highlands across the country.
Gov’t teams on alert, snow forecast for Wednesday#Jordan #Amman #JordanTimeshttps://t.co/78LQo0HAjc pic.twitter.com/8BaPkuwyUV
— The Jordan Times (@jordantimes) January 26, 2022
The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said the polar weather system is forecast to prevail over the next two days, pushing mercury levels way below seasonal average by 7 to 9 degrees Celsius.
Wrapping up a short but intensive mission to Jordan, where @UNDPArabStates hosted 2 regional #anticorruption events. To mark #IACD2021 & to support @Arab_ACINET's important work. As always, Amman is warm and welcoming even when the weather is cold! Next stop: #Egypt. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/sxsetqkEdM
— Arkan El Seblani (@AES111) December 11, 2021
It added that snow will blanket hilly regions 1,000 meters above sea levels. However, the major part of the blizzard will be felt after midnight with snowfall forecast to hit areas 700 meters above sea level. The department did not rule out heavy snowfall at higher elevations.
After getting some snow in the region, we will warm up tomorrow with some more snow on the way Thursday. At least we can look forward to a beautiful weekend. Meteorologist Jordan Frazier has your full forecast. https://t.co/jQB5R9CXgU
— CBS NewsChannel 5 (@kgwntv) January 26, 2022
On Thursday, rain is predicted across the Kingdom but snowfall will subside in the central and northern regions and will continue in the southern mountainous range. Today and over the weekend, the lows will slide to -2 degrees Celsius and even lower in some parts of the Kingdom.
Snow plows in #Jordan are ready pic.twitter.com/2C9m7H709j
— Palestine News 24/7 (@PaliNewsBot) January 26, 2022
As for Friday, rainfall will continue in the northern and central regions while spotty and intermittent showers are forecast in some parts of the southwestern region.
Daytime temperatures expected for today will reach 7C degrees Celsius in Amman, 2C in the northern region and 3C in the southern highlands, dropping down to -1, -3 and -5C respectively at night. The Gulf of Aqaba will see a fair 15C, dropping to 6C at night, the JMD explained.
