WASM - The Kingdom is expected to be affected by a "long and strong series of several atmospheric depressions" starting mid-next week and continuing for at least the beginning of February with very low temperatures and an increased chance of snow falling on mountainous areas.
These atmospheric depressions will be preceded by a noticeable rise in temperatures, making conditions closer to spring-like for a short period, which is a normal occurrence before the strong series of atmospheric depressions takes effect. This happened before the previous series of atmospheric depressions which occurred between January 10-15.
Most northern and central regions are currently recording strong seasonal rainfall performance that has exceeded double the performance in some northern areas and parts of central regions due to the large amounts of rain that fell during the first half of the rainfall season. It is expected that performance will improve greatly and significantly in the southwestern regions with the expected atmospheric depressions.
Rain begins Monday night and intensifies Tuesday and Wednesday at the forefront of the series of atmospheric depressions|
The Kingdom will be affected mid-week by the first atmospheric depression, which is expected to bring heavy rain and bring large quantities of rainfall to most areas of the Kingdom, including the southwestern regions.
Monitoring a "strong" winter storm at the end of next week|
WASM Regional Center is monitoring a winter storm that could be strong at the end of next week, accompanied by very large amounts of heavy rainfall and snow falling on high mountains. WASM Center will issue all details progressively.
Deepening of polar air masses at the end of January and beginning of February|
With increased polar air flow towards the eastern Mediterranean, this is expected to cause significant deepening of polar air masses in most atmospheric layers, which results in the continuation of strong atmospheric depressions and an increased chance of snow falling on mountainous areas. WASM will continue to monitor these weather conditions and issue any updates on changes.
Scientific Analysis|
The European continent, North Africa, and most areas of central and western Mediterranean are expected to be affected by a strong and very warm atmospheric high compared to this time of year, which allows the continuity of very cold polar wind flow towards the eastern Mediterranean basin, Jordan, and Palestine, and this increases the likelihood of the formation of strong atmospheric depressions accompanied by very large amounts of rainfall and snowfall.
This atmospheric organization is expected to continue until spring but in successive intervals, and the second half of the rainfall season is expected to be colder and rainier compared to the first half of the rainfall season.
Jordan | Temperature rise until Sunday followed by a long series of several weather depressions beginning mid-week
