Morocco is set to experience unstable weather conditions throughout the week, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall in mountainous areas, and strong winds, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology.
In an updated weather bulletin, the agency stated that Monday would bring showers and thunderstorms to several regions, including Tangier, Loukkos, the Rif, the High and Middle Atlas, and the Phosphate Plateau. Moderate rainfall is also expected in the northern and central plains, Souss, and the Anti-Atlas, with light rain possible in the northern Oriental region and northwestern parts of the southern provinces.
Snowfall is forecast for the peaks of the High and Middle Atlas, accompanied by cold temperatures that could lead to frost or ice formation in elevated areas.
Strong to locally severe winds will affect Tangier, the plains north of Essaouira, the Rif, the Atlas, the Oriental region, and southeastern Morocco.
Weather Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Unstable conditions will persist on Tuesday, with locally heavy thunderstorms in Tangier, Loukkos, Gharb, Saiss, the Rif, and the Middle Atlas. Moderate rainfall is expected in the plains north of Safi, the Phosphate Plateau, and the High Atlas, while light rain will affect the Oriental region, the Mediterranean coast, and central areas.
Snowfall will continue in the High and Middle Atlas, and strong winds will persist in Tangier, northern Essaouira, the Rif, the Atlas, southeastern Morocco, and the Oriental region.
Minimum temperatures are expected to range between -1°C and 4°C in the Atlas, Rif, and high-altitude areas of the Oriental region. In the Phosphate Plateau, southeastern Morocco, and eastern parts of the Sahara provinces, temperatures will range from 7°C to 10°C, while the rest of the country will see lows between 10°C and 16°C. A slight overall temperature increase is expected.
On Wednesday, showers and locally heavy thunderstorms are expected in Tangier, Loukkos, northern Gharb, the Middle Atlas, the Rif, and western Mediterranean areas. Moderate rainfall will affect the plains north of El Jadida, Oulmes, Saiss, the High Atlas, northern Oriental regions, and eastern Mediterranean areas. Light rain may also fall in the central Atlantic plains, Souss, and the Phosphate Plateau.
Snowfall will persist in the High and Middle Atlas and the Rif, with strong to locally severe winds continuing in Tangier, northern Essaouira, the Rif, the Atlas, southeastern Morocco, and the Oriental region. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly.
Extended Forecast: Thursday to Saturday
The weather is expected to remain unsettled from Thursday to Saturday, with showers or thunderstorms over northern and central regions, the Atlas, the Rif, and northern Oriental areas on Thursday and Friday. Scattered showers may continue Saturday morning in the Rif, the Atlas, and interior plains.
Snowfall is likely to persist in the Atlas, the Rif, and occasionally in the eastern highlands. Strong to very strong winds are forecast for the north, central regions, the Atlas, the Rif, southeastern Morocco, and the Oriental region. Temperatures are expected to drop during this period.
A gradual improvement in weather conditions is expected starting Sunday, with generally stable conditions across most parts of the country.
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