Morocco: Severe Cold Wave and Heavy Precipitation Expected in Mountain Regions

Morocco is currently experiencing a severe cold wave due to a polar low-pressure system positioned near the country. This low is moving in a circular pattern and is expected to significantly impact the northwest and Mediterranean coast today. Forecasts indicate that areas like Tetouan, M’diq, Fnideq, Asilah, and Oued Laou will receive heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding 150 mm, along with snowfall in the Middle Atlas highlands.

The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in regions such as Taourirt, Figuig, Guercif, Boulemane, Errachidia, Tinghir, and Midelt. Expected rainfall amounts range from 35 to 50 mm, from midnight on Monday until Tuesday morning.

Moderate rainfall, between 25 and 35 mm, is also anticipated on Monday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the provinces of Ouarzazate, Al Haouz, Sefrou, Taza, Beni Mellal, Azilal, M’diq-Fnideq, and Fahs-Anjra.

As for snowfall, it is expected to accumulate above 2000 meters, especially in the provinces of Boulemane, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Al Haouz, Tinghir, Midelt, Guercif, and Ouarzazate, with an estimated thickness between 10 and 40 cm from midnight on Monday until Tuesday morning.

Furthermore, this cold wave will bring persistently low temperatures until Wednesday in the provinces of Azilal, Beni Mellal, Al Haouz, Midelt, Tinghir, Ouarzazate, Boulemane, and Ifrane, with minimum temperatures expected to drop to around 3 degrees Celsius.