Weather forecast: Partially cloudy skies, temperature below average

Friday’s weather is partially cloudy to cloudy and relatively cold in daytime with a further drop in temperature which approaches 7°C below the seasonal average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

There is a chance of morning scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. Weather conditions are set to be partially cloudy to cloudy and cold in most districts.

Wind is northwesterly to westerly and gusty in the morning before it diminishes in the afternoon. Sea waves are medium to high in daytime and low to medium in the nighttime.

Temperature in Jerusalem is set to reach a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C and in Ramallah a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C. In Jericho and the Jordan Valley, temperature is set to reach a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C in Gaza.

Saturday’s weather is expected to be mainly clear and relatively cold to cold in daytime, especially in the morning hours, and relatively cold in nighttime with a rise of temperature which approaches 4°C below the seasonal average.

PMD expects weather on Sunday to be mostly clear and relatively cold to cold, especially in the morning hours, with a slight rise of temperature which approach 3°C below the seasonal average.

Monday’s temperature is set to further rise and approach 2°C below the seasonal average with mostly clear and relatively cold to cold conditions, especially in morning hours, and relatively cold in nighttime.

PMD warns people on Friday against gusty winds, low visibility and slippery roads.