RAMALLAH, Thursday, December 24, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today is partially cloudy to cloudy and cold in most districts, with a slight drop in temperature, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Sporadic rain showers with occasional thunderstorms are still expected, with the showers tapering off towards the evening. Moderate to active southwesterly to northwesterly wind blows in daytime, while light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly wind blows in nighttime. Sea waves are medium to high.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 20°C and a low of 14°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

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.

A further slight rise in temperature is expected on Sunday, paving the way to mainly clear and cold conditions in mountainous districts and relatively cold conditions in other districts.

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

K.F.