Morocco’s national weather agency has issued an orange-level weather alert warning of significant snowfall, heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to affect several regions of the country beginning Friday evening.
The General Directorate of Meteorology said snowfall ranging from 10 to 25 centimeters is forecast in mountainous areas above 2,000 meters in the provinces of Ouarzazate, Azilal, Midelt, Tinghir and Al Haouz.
The snowfall is expected to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the agency.
Heavy rainfall, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms, is also forecast in Tinghir, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Azilal, Beni Mellal and Midelt during the same period. Rainfall totals are expected to range between 20 and 40 millimeters.
Additional thunderstorms are forecast Saturday in the provinces of Errachidia, Boulemane and Figuig between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., the agency said.
Authorities urged residents and motorists to exercise caution, particularly in mountainous areas and high-altitude regions, and advised the public to follow updated weather bulletins and comply with safety instructions during the expected weather disturbances.
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