Spring Put on Hold… Here’s What Awaits Us!
Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean are expected to be affected by a low-pressure system bringing cold air, heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds through early next week.
Warning: Risk of slippery roads due to rain and potential flash floods on some roads starting this evening.
Forecast:
Friday: Mostly cloudy with fog over the mountains. Temperatures will drop below seasonal averages. Scattered heavy showers are expected, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 80 km/h. Snow will fall at elevations around 1800 meters during the day, lowering to 1600 meters at night.
Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with fog over the mountains. Temperatures remain below seasonal averages. Scattered showers are likely, sometimes heavy, with lightning, thunder, and gusty winds. Snow may reach 1700 meters during the day and 1500 meters at night. Some breaks in the clouds are expected.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with temperatures still below seasonal averages. Scattered showers are possible, with snow above 1600 meters. Some sunny intervals are expected.
Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight rise in daytime temperatures, still below seasonal averages. Scattered showers and snow above 1700 meters in the morning, gradually clearing by midday. Cold temperatures may lead to icy roads above 1600 meters overnight and in the early morning.
Additional Information:
Surface winds: Southwest, 20–45 km/h, gusts up to 80 km/h.
Visibility: Moderate on the coast, poor in the mountains.
Relative humidity (coast): 50–85%.
Sea conditions: Rough, surface temperature 19°C.
Atmospheric pressure: 1006 HPA (755 mmHg).
Sunrise: 05:41 am - Sunset: 05:50 pm
