What will the weather be like this week?
The Forecast Department at the Meteorological Service of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation expected that tomorrow’s weather will be generally cloudy with dense fog starting from low elevations, leading to reduced visibility. A noticeable drop in temperatures is expected, with scattered rain that may intensify at times and be accompanied by lightning and thunder. Winds will become active and may gust up to 70 km/h, causing high sea waves. Snow is expected at elevations of 1700 meters and above, while rainfall will ease starting at night.
The bulletin stated the following:
General Situation
Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin are under the influence of a low-pressure system centered north of Egypt, bringing unsettled weather with scattered heavy rain at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and active winds that may become strong at times. This situation is expected to continue until Monday morning, after which conditions will gradually stabilize.
Note: Average March temperatures are:
Beirut: 13–22°C
Tripoli: 11–20°C
Zahle: 6–17°C
Expected Weather in Lebanon:
Saturday:
Generally cloudy with dense fog starting from low elevations, causing poor visibility. Temperatures will rise in the morning, then drop rapidly starting in the afternoon. Scattered muddy rain is expected at first, becoming heavier at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and possible hail. Winds will become active and may reach up to 80 km/h, especially in the south, causing high sea waves. Snow will fall at 2300 meters and above during the day, dropping to 1900 meters at night.
Sunday:
Generally cloudy with dense fog starting from low elevations, leading to poor visibility. A noticeable drop in temperatures is expected. Scattered rain will fall, becoming heavier at times with lightning and thunder. Winds will strengthen and may reach up to 70 km/h, causing high sea waves. Snow will fall at elevations of 1700 meters and above. Rainfall will ease starting at night.
Monday:
Partly cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures. Fog will form over the mountains in the morning, with local rain showers and some snow above 1500 meters. Weather will gradually improve during the day, becoming mostly clear at night. Conditions will remain cold at night and during the early morning hours.
Tuesday:
Mostly clear with some clouds, with temperatures rising, especially in mountainous areas. However, nights will remain cold, particularly in inland areas and on the mountains.
Temperatures:
Coast: 10–19°C
Mountains: 5–13°C
Inland: 6–18°C
Additional Details:
Surface winds: Northwesterly, gradually shifting during the day to active southwesterly winds, with speeds between 15 and 45 km/h, occasionally reaching up to 80 km/h, especially in the south
Visibility: Moderate on the coast; poor in mountainous areas due to fog
Relative humidity on the coast: 60–90%
Sea conditions: Rough to very rough
Sea surface temperature: 19°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1004 hPa (equivalent to 753 mmHg)
Sunrise: 05:49
Sunset: 17:45
