Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology on Monday issued an updated orange level weather alert, warning of heavy snowfall, torrential rain and strong winds expected to affect several provinces over the next two days.
According to the bulletin dated Dec. 15, significant snowfall is forecast in mountainous areas above 1,400 meters. Snow accumulation of 50 to 80 centimeters is expected in the provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate and Azilal, while 30 to 50 centimeters are forecast in Ifrane, Chichaoua, Beni Mellal, Khenifra, Midelt, Taroudant and Tinghir. Lighter snowfall of 10 to 30 centimeters is expected in Sefrou, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Guercif, Taza and Boulemane, from late Tuesday night through midday Wednesday.
The weather service also warned of heavy rainfall, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms, with totals reaching 45 to 65 millimeters in provinces including Taounate, Al Hoceima, Ouezzane, Ifrane, Beni Mellal, Azilal, Al Haouz and Taza.
Strong winds of 75 to 85 kilometers per hour are expected from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning in southern and central provinces.
Authorities urged residents, particularly in mountainous areas, to exercise caution and follow safety guidance amid the severe conditions.
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