Morocco’s meteorological office issued an orange alert for snowfall in several provinces, forecasting 15 to 30 centimeters above 1,500 meters from Friday at 3 p.m. to Saturday Jan. 17 at 3 p.m., Medias24 reported, citing the Directorate General of Meteorology.
The alert covers Ifrane, Midelt, Boulemane, Sefrou, Khenifra, Al Hoceima and Taza.
A second orange alert forecasts similar accumulations above 1,800 meters over the same period in Ouarzazate, Al Haouz, Azilal and Beni Mellal.
The warning targets mountain zones in the Middle Atlas and High Atlas where snowfall can cut traffic, slow freight and disrupt access to rural communes.
Orange level bulletins are typically used to trigger closer monitoring and the deployment of snow clearance equipment on key roads.
DGM bulletins are used by provincial authorities and road services to plan snow clearance and temporary traffic restrictions on high altitude routes.
The agency advised vigilance in affected areas, Medias24 reported.
DGM flags 15 to 30 cm snowfall in 11 provinces from Friday afternoon
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