Unstable Weather and Persistent Cold: Scattered Rain, Mountain Snow, and Ice Warnings

Meteorological Service Bulletin
General Situation

The low-pressure system will gradually recede by Sunday evening, with continued weather fluctuations and cold conditions on Monday and Tuesday, along with some periods of clearing. The region will be affected again by another low-pressure system starting Wednesday afternoon, with its impact lasting until Friday evening.

Warning: Risk of ice formation starting Sunday night on mountainous and inland roads above 1,400 meters.

Rainfall Amounts

During the last 24 hours and cumulative totals:

Tripoli: 7.4 mm (total: 784.7 mm)
Beirut: 19.2 mm (total: 496.2 mm)
Zahle: 16.8 mm (total: 477.6 mm)

Sunday

Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight additional drop in temperatures and fog over the mountains. Scattered rain is expected at times, with possible thunderstorms, especially in southern areas. Snow will fall at elevations of 1,500 meters and above. Significant clearing is expected from the afternoon.

Expected temperatures:

Tyre 10/17, Beirut 10/16, Tripoli 9/17, Baisour 4/8, Qartaba 3/7, Zahle 3/8
Sunrise: 05:41
Sunset: 17:50

Monday

Partly cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures, which will remain below seasonal averages. Light, scattered rain is expected during the day, with some snow above 1,600 meters and intermittent clear spells.

Rain is expected to intensify in the evening, especially in northern regions, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Cold conditions at night increase the risk of ice formation on mountainous and inland roads above 1,400 meters, particularly during early morning hours.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy with little change in temperatures and fog over high elevations. Light rain will begin around midday and may intensify at times during the night, especially in inland and southern areas, with possible thunderstorms. Snow is expected at elevations of 1,500 meters and above. The risk of ice formation remains on mountainous and inland roads above 1,400 meters during nighttime and early morning hours.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy with no significant change in temperatures, gradually turning cloudy during the day with fog forming over the mountains.

Scattered rain is expected, becoming heavier in the afternoon, accompanied by thunderstorms and active winds. Snow will fall at elevations of 1,400 meters and above.