Morocco issues orange alert for heavy snow and thunderstorms this weekend

Morocco issues orange alert for heavy snow and thunderstorms this weekend
Friday 12 December 2025 - 15:23

Morocco’s meteorological service has issued an orange level alert for heavy snowfall and strong, sometimes thunderous, rainfall expected from Friday through Sunday across several regions.

Snowfall of 30 to 50 centimeters is forecast above 1,700 meters in Midelt, Boulemane, Ouarzazate and Tinghir, while accumulations of 10 to 30 centimeters are expected in Ifrane, Khénifra, Béni Mellal, Azilal, Al Haouz and Taroudant. The advisory is in effect from Friday noon until early Sunday morning.

The alert also warns of heavy, locally stormy rain ranging from 25 to 35 millimeters in Essaouira, Inzegane Aït Melloul, Agadir Ida-Outanane, Chtouka Aït Baha, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim, Tan-Tan and Tarfaya between Friday noon and Saturday morning.

Additional rainfall accumulations of 25 to 50 millimeters are expected Saturday in Figuig, Boulemane, Errachidia, Zagora, Tinghir, Tata and Midelt, while 25 to 35 millimeters are forecast in M’diq Fnideq, Fahs Anjra, Tangier Asilah and Tetouan through midday Saturday.

Authorities urge residents in affected areas to exercise caution due to potential disruptions from snow, flooding and reduced visibility.

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