Morocco to experience stable weather before weekend cold front, meteorological agency reports

Houcine Youaabed, a communication officer at the Meteorological Directorate, told Hespress AR that some rainfall is expected in central Morocco on Saturday before moving inland and toward the Atlas Mountains on Sunday.

Saturday’s forecast predicts moderate showers over the High Atlas and southeastern slopes, with a chance of snowfall on the High Atlas peaks. The northwest will experience partly cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers. On Sunday, light to moderate rain is expected in central and northern Morocco, alongside possible snowfall in the High and Middle Atlas.

Earlier on Wednesday, light and scattered rain fell in parts of the Atlantic plains north of El Jadida, the Rif Mountains, and northern Saïss due to the passage of moist air masses. However, the weather is expected to gradually stabilize throughout the afternoon.

Temperatures will remain relatively cold, with localized frost at night in the Atlas Mountains and the eastern highlands. Morning and nighttime fog is expected in the eastern region, Mediterranean coasts, central plains, and the northwest of the southern provinces.

Moderate to strong winds will affect the Mediterranean coastline, northern areas, and the southern provinces, with the possibility of dust storms in the south.

Thursday’s weather will remain stable, with morning and nighttime fog near the coasts and river valleys. Frost will persist in mountainous areas, while sunny conditions are expected across the country during the day. The same pattern will continue on Friday, with rising temperatures, occasional fog along the Atlantic coasts, and nighttime frost in mountainous areas.

The latest meteorological data also indicates moderate eastern winds in the southern provinces and light to variable winds elsewhere. Dust storms remain a possibility in the southern interior.

Meanwhile, Hespress AR has reported that the overall water storage in Morocco’s dams and reservoirs remains stable at 27.61%, according to data from “Maroc Barrages.” This marks a slight decrease of 0.02% from the previous day, though levels were slightly above 28% at the beginning of February.

While weather conditions are shifting toward a “spring-like climate,” Morocco’s total stored water across major, medium, and small reservoirs stands at 4.649 billion cubic meters, compared to 3.882 billion cubic meters at the same time last year when storage levels were at 24.08%.

The Ministry of Equipment and Water has noted a slight improvement in groundwater reserves due to recent rainfall and snowfall, highlighting the importance of precipitation in replenishing underground water sources. However, it also stressed the need for responsible water use to ensure long-term sustainability.