Cold Weather Conditions Expected Across Palestine, Warns Meteorological Department

Ramallah: Partially cloudy and very cold conditions are set to prevail across Palestine, as forecasted by the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). The department has predicted cold to very cold weather, particularly in mountainous regions, for the upcoming days starting Wednesday. A slight decrease in temperatures is anticipated, accompanied by westerly to northwesterly winds of moderate speed, occasionally becoming brisk. The sea is expected to remain calm to moderate. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the evening and night are expected to bring partly cloudy and very cold weather, especially in the mountainous areas. There is a slight chance of experiencing scattered light rain in some areas, predominantly in the north. Winds are predicted to be northwesterly to westerly, with brisk speeds and occasional strong gusts, causing sea waves to rise high. The PMD forecasts Thursday to maintain partly cloudy and cold to very cold conditions, especially in the mountainous regions, with a slight rise in temperatures. Early morning hours may still see a slight chance of scattered light rain in northern areas. Winds will be northwesterly, ranging from light to moderate, occasionally becoming brisk, and the sea is predicted to be calm to moderate. On Friday, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy and relatively cold, particularly in mountainous areas, with another slight increase in temperatures. Winds will be light to moderate, shifting from southwesterly to northwesterly, while the sea remains calm. Saturday will see a return to partly cloudy and cold to very cold conditions, especially in mountainous regions, with a drop in temperatures. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionally becoming brisk, coming from westerly to northwesterly directions, and the sea will range from slight to moderate. The PMD has issued a warning regarding the risk of reduced horizontal visibility due to fog formation, advising residents to exercise caution during these weather conditions.