The first low pressure system of the season brings significant weather changes and calls for a number of recommendations (details inside)

Arab Weather - Weather forecasters at the Arab Weather Regional Center said that the air depression coming to the Kingdom has been classified as a third-degree (according to the depression intensity index) and is accompanied by a very cold air mass of polar origin. This air depression will gradually affect the Kingdom starting Wednesday afternoon and will continue until Thursday evening.

Important recommendations during the period when the Kingdom is affected by the first low pressure system this winter:

With the Kingdom being affected by the first classified low pressure system for this winter, accompanied by severe weather phenomena, weather specialists at the Arab Weather Center issued a set of important recommendations distributed over the periods of the low pressure system’s influence as follows:

Wednesday: A very cold air mass of polar origins will rush into the region, leading to the formation of a deep low pressure system (classified as a third degree) centered to the west of Syria and gradually affecting the Kingdom, God willing, during the day. Therefore, it is recommended to:

• Beware of sharp temperature differences and a sudden drop in temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius compared to Tuesday.
• Beware of the risks of reduced horizontal visibility due to dust waves on roads and desert areas in the south and east of the Kingdom.
• Beware of the changing weather and the drop in temperature, and it is recommended to wear heavy clothing.

Wednesday/Thursday night: Colder winds will flow towards the region, leading to the deepening of the low pressure system and its intensification of its impact on the Kingdom. Therefore, attention must be paid to:

• The intensity of the wind speed, some of which may reach 100 km/h, and securing outdoor belongings.
• Risks of reduced horizontal visibility due to dust waves in desert areas, and fog and clouds touching the ground surface over high mountain heights.
• The flow of valleys and the formation of torrents in low-lying areas as a result of heavy rains.
• The risk of slipping on high mountain roads due to hail showers.
• Observe the safe use of heating devices.

Thursday: Very cold and polar winds will continue to flow towards the Kingdom, especially in the morning hours, with the continued influence of the deep air depression, which will be centered later on Thursday in the north of Iraqi territory. Therefore, the weather requires the following recommendations:

• Beware of strong winds, some of which may exceed 100 km/h in the southern highlands and exposed areas, and secure outdoor belongings.
• Beware of the risks of reduced horizontal visibility due to dust waves in desert areas, and fog and clouds touching the ground surface over high mountain heights.
• Beware of the flow of valleys and the formation of torrents in low-lying areas due to heavy rains.
• Beware of the risk of slipping on high mountain roads due to hail or snowfall over the southern high mountain heights.
• Observe the safe use of heating devices.
• Beware of snowfall on some high mountainous areas, especially the southern ones, such as the Qadisiyah and Rashadiyah heights and the surrounding areas.

Thursday night and Friday morning: The low pressure system moves away from the region, but the Kingdom remains under the influence of the very cold air mass rushing behind it. Despite this, the weather requires attention from:

• The extent of low temperatures over the southern high mountain peaks and the risk of freezing in those areas.

And God knows best.