Iraq | A harsh Siberian wave begins Saturday and intensifies on Sunday, and temperatures approach zero in Baghdad (details)

Arab Weather - According to the latest readings issued by the so-called computer simulation maps, Iraq will be affected, starting from Saturday, by a severe Siberian cold wave resulting from the expansion of the so-called Siberian high, as temperatures drop sharply, especially during the night hours, to become below zero degrees Celsius in vast areas of Iraq at night and in the early morning, and the atmosphere becomes inspired by the depth of winter.

A severe Siberian cold wave begins to affect Iraq on Saturday (active winds, dust and very cold weather)

In detail, the impact of the Siberian wave on Iraq will begin on Saturday, specifically in the northern and western regions, where temperatures will drop to become 3 degrees Celsius below their average for this time of year. Cold weather will prevail in most parts of the country except for the far southern regions.

Clouds appear on the northern highlands, which may be accompanied by showers of rain, sometimes freezing, and in the form of snow showers over the mountain peaks adjacent to the Iraqi-Iranian border. The northwesterly winds are also active, accompanied by strong gusts that cause dust waves in many areas and increase the feeling of cold significantly due to their dryness.

The impact of the Siberian wave deepened during the night hours of Saturday/Sunday, and the weather turned very cold.

God willing, the impact of the Siberian wave on Iraq is expected to deepen during the hours of Saturday/Sunday night and Sunday morning, as there will be a sharp drop in night temperatures and the temperature differences between Saturday day and Sunday morning will be around 14 degrees Celsius. The weather will turn very cold as temperatures will drop below zero degrees Celsius in large areas of northern and western Iraq, while they will range from 2-4 degrees Celsius in the capital, Baghdad.

Monday: Siberian weather is very cold, and large areas of Iraq are in negative temperatures at night

The Siberian high will be located over Iraq on Sunday, and the air mass will be very cold as it approaches the country. Temperatures will drop further, becoming 4-5 degrees Celsius below their average for this time of year. The weather will be cold to very cold in general, and the winds will be northwesterly and moderate in speed.

During the hours of Sunday/Monday night and Monday morning, the night cold reaches its peak as temperatures drop to 2 to 4 degrees below zero in northern and western Iraq, while they approach zero degrees in the capital Baghdad. The weather is extremely cold throughout the country.

Recommendations:

Beware of sudden drops in temperature, especially during the evening and night hours.

Preparing for cold weather: It is recommended to wear heavy winter clothing and use appropriate heating methods.

Use caution when driving on mountain roads and eastern plains due to the possibility of frost and freezing.

Rain Caution: Avoid areas exposed to floods or water accumulation in the north.

Farm care: Take the necessary measures to protect crops from frost and freezing.

God knows best.