Father Elie Kneisser, an expert in weather and climatology, has stated that Lebanon’s coastal and mountainous regions are experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall from Thursday noon until Friday morning. A cold polar wave from Turkey has resulted in a significant drop in temperatures, and snow is expected at around 1000 meters. However, this snowfall won’t be widespread due to varying cloud concentrations. Wind speeds have dropped to 30 km per hour from 100/110 km per hour, and Lebanon is expected to experience its coldest phase until Saturday, with temperatures dropping to 8-9 degrees on the coast and -1 degree in Bekaa. On Saturday followingnoon, conditions will improve, and temperatures will rise by 6-8 degrees on Sunday. According to Khneisser, Palm Sunday’s weather will be sunny and mild.
Father Elie Kneisser, a specialist in weather conditions and climatology, said that the Lebanese regions (coastal and mountainous) are witnessing moderate to heavy rains from Thursday noon until Friday morning.
Temperatures drop sharply due to the arrival of the cold polar wave from Turkey, and snow falls regarding 1000 meters lightly and locally, not comprehensive according to the concentration of wet clouds..
After the wind speed decreased from 100/110 km per hour to 30 km per hour, Lebanon will enter the coldest stage until Saturday, so the night temperature will be recorded on the coast 8-9 degrees and at 1000 meters and in the Bekaa -1, the weather will improve on Saturday followingnoon and the temperature will rise On Sunday, at a rate of 6-8 degrees, the Palm Sunday weather will be sunny and mild, according to Khneisser.
In summary, the Lebanese regions are experiencing moderate to heavy rains and a sharp drop in temperatures due to the arrival of a cold polar wave from Turkey. While snow is expected in some areas, the concentration of wet clouds will determine its coverage. Although the night temperature will drop significantly, the weather is expected to improve on Saturday, with a rise in temperature on Sunday. We hope this information serves to keep you adequately prepared for the weather conditions in Lebanon. Stay warm and stay safe!
