RAMALLAH, January 24, 2016 (WAFA) – Weather on Sunday is very cold and rainy as temperatures are anticipated to further significantly drop, and with a chance snowfall over areas at an altitude of +900 meters above sea level, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

Heavy rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms are expected to develop later in the north, extending to all districts during the day, with occasional hail. Winds are southwesterly to westerly, and active to gusty. Sea waves are high to occasionally active.

Temperatures are expected to further drop on Monday with cloudy, chilly and gusty skies. Periods of heavy rain and hail are expected to fall with occasional thunderstorms followed by snowfall over areas at an altitude of +800 meters above sea level.

Cloudy and chilly skies are expected to prevail on Tuesday and periods of heavy rain and hail are expected to fall with thunderstorms. Snowfall over areas at an altitude of +700 meters above sea level is also expected.

Similar weather conditions are expected for Wednesday, also with a chance of snowfall over areas at an altitude of +700 meters above sea level. The effect of the low pressure are expected to gradually disappear during the evening and night hours Wednesday.

Following is a table on temperatures anticipated on Sunday across the West Bank and Gaza Strip:

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