A dynamic low-pressure system has brought rain, snow, and significantly colder temperatures to much of northern Morocco over the past few days, according to the country’s General Directorate of Meteorology.
The system, known as a “Cut-Off Low,” has driven moisture into the region, resulting in scattered showers and snowfall in mountainous areas above 1,800 meters. Meteorological forecasts predict continued precipitation through the weekend, with snow accumulations between 10 and 40 centimeters expected in the Middle and High Atlas, particularly in Azilal, Al Haouz, Tinghir, Midelt, Ouarzazate, and Taroudant.
“Despite high-pressure zones dominating large parts of the region, the upper atmosphere has allowed cold air masses to interact with moisture, creating these conditions,” said Houcine Youaabed, a spokesperson for the Meteorological Directorate.
Rainfall is expected in parts of the Souss region and plains west of the Atlas Mountains. Frost is also likely in high-altitude areas during the mornings and evenings.
The recent rains have marginally improved Morocco’s reservoir levels, which stand at 28.66% as of Friday, up from 23.53% this time last year. However, the overall situation remains precarious, officials say.
Data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water reveal a total reservoir volume of 4.826 billion cubic meters, down slightly from last week’s 4.867 billion cubic meters. The Ziz-Khris basin leads with a 56% capacity, while others, such as Bouregreg and Loukkos, range between 36% and 46%.
The Tensift basin showed a significant improvement, with reservoir levels now above 45%.
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