The Siberian high continues to develop, and the atmospheric pressure at its center exceeds 1070 hectopascals. What does this mean?

Arab Weather - The weather maps indicate a continuous development of the Siberian high in the center of the Asian continent, as the weather forecasts issued this evening, Friday 1-24-2024, indicate that the atmospheric pressure will reach 1070 hectopascals at the center of the Siberian high, and may exceed that (read information about the Siberian high below the report).

What are the consequences of the growth of the Siberian high on the region?

The experts at "Arab Weather" said that the Siberian high is considered the first responsible for the cold and frost waves that affect the region during the winter season, and the development and growth of the Siberian high warns of the possibility that the region will be affected by cold waves that may be strong in the coming days and weeks if the Siberian high extends towards the region, and it also acts as a barrier that prevents air depressions from advancing towards the region.

The highest atmospheric pressure values recorded in the Siberian High were about 1084 hectopascals. This occurred in the Siberian regions during the winter, specifically the Agata region in Siberia, on December 31, 1968.

Information about the Siberian high

The Siberian High is a high-pressure system that forms in the Siberian region of Asia. It gradually matures and develops during the fall and reaches its peak during the winter. It is responsible for the dry and severe cold waves that affect Asian countries and some European countries.

How is the Siberian high formed?

The Siberian High begins to form in Siberia, as a result of the cooling of the Earth's surface during the fall and winter, when solar radiation decreases due to the tilt of the Earth's axis away from the sun, so that the Earth continues to lose heat with the decrease in solar heating, and thus the air near the Earth's surface cools significantly and its density increases and its pressure rises significantly, which may reach 1050 hectopascals at times, which is why it is called a high.

Temperatures

Temperatures in the Siberian Highlands can reach lows of -40 degrees Celsius or even lower, creating a dangerous and widespread wave of freezing and frost in these areas.

Wind

The winds that accompany the Siberian high are very cold, dry and of high density due to the lack of water bodies in the area where the Siberian high is formed and thus the low humidity therein. They lead to a significant increase in the feeling of cold, and can also lead to sandstorms when they cross desert areas.

The impact of the Siberian High on the Middle East

• Cold waves and temperatures dropping to zero levels.
• Frost formation in desert areas.
• Crop damage.
• Rainfall retention.