RAMALLAH, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 (WAFA) – A low pressure is set to affect the region today, paving the way to partially cloudy to cloudy and cold in most districts, with a drop in temperature, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Sporadic rain showers with occasional thunderstorms are expected. Moderate to active southwesterly to northwesterly wind blows with occasional gusts. Sea waves are medium to high.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 14°C and a low of 10°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 13°C and a low of 9°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 21°C and a low of 16°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

An additional slight drop in temperature is expected on Thursday, paving the way to partially cloudy to cloudy and cold conditions in most districts. Sporadic rain showers with occasional thunderstorms are still expected, with the showers tapering off towards the evening.

Friday’s temperature is set to slightly rise and become seasonal, paving the way to partially cloudy to clear and cold conditions in mountainous districts and relatively cold conditions in other districts.

Saturday’s weather is partially cloudy to clear and cold in mountainous districts and relatively cold in other districts with no significant change in temperature.

PMD warns people against slippery roads and low horizontal visibility due to the formation of fog and clouds on Wednesday and Thursday.

K.F.