Cold air mass to prevail through weekend — JMD

AMMAN — The Kingdom will be affected by a cold air mass in the next three days, bringing rain showers, brisk winds and low altitude clouds, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).

Most parts of the Kingdom will see cold temperatures, the JMD forecast added. 

Temperatures on Friday will reach a high of 7℃ during the day and a low of 3℃ at night, the weather department said. The department added that low altitude clouds and heavy rain showers will linger for much of Friday. 

On Friday, light snow is also expected in mountainous areas that are 1,100 metres above sea level, the department said. 

Light rain and moderate speed winds will come during the daytime on Saturday. The weather will remain very cold in most regions and relatively cold in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Temperatures on Sunday are forecasted between 4℃ and 10℃, according to the JMD, noting that the weather on Sunday will be generally stable with a slight increase in temperatures.

Arabiaweather.com urged drivers to reduce their speed during rain to ensure their cars do not enter areas filled with water, calling on drivers not to move until they make sure no fog is on their windows.