Egypt will be affected by the extension of a very cold air mass of polar origin in the coming days, and the arrival of polar winds to central Upper Egypt.

Arab Weather - The latest readings from the so-called computer simulation indicate that Egypt will be affected, God willing, starting from Saturday, and will increase at the beginning and middle of next week, by an extension of a very cold polar air mass centered over the eastern Mediterranean towards Iraq, and very cold weather will prevail during the night hours in various regions, with temperatures dropping below zero in the Sinai highlands.

Cold weather in all northern regions, reaching central Upper Egypt, in the coming days

In detail, Egypt is affected by an extension of a very cold air mass of polar origin, and temperatures drop noticeably to be colder than usual for this time of year by about 4-5 degrees Celsius, meaning that in the capital, Cairo, they become around 14-16 degrees Celsius during the daytime. The weather will be cold in most northern regions, even central Upper Egypt, and clouds will appear at different altitudes, as the weather will be changeable between partly cloudy and cloudy, God willing, in the north of the country, with the possibility of rain in some areas.

Active winds lead to an increased feeling of cold weather, especially with the presence of clouds and low temperatures.

North to north-easterly winds will blow over Egypt, with active speeds and sometimes strong gusts, working together with the absence of sunlight, the presence of cloud cover and low temperatures, which enhances the feeling of cold weather. They will also lead to sandstorms in the interior regions and cause disturbances in the sea waves on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

A noticeable increase in the coldness of the atmosphere at night, and cold to very cold weather.

During the night hours, minimum temperatures continue to drop significantly, and the weather becomes colder, with the weather being cold to very cold in all areas, especially over the mountainous heights of the Sinai Peninsula and desert areas. Minimum temperatures range from 8-9 degrees Celsius in various parts of Greater Cairo, while they are below zero degrees Celsius over the peaks of the Sinai Mountains.

It is recommended to wear warm clothes, with a focus on children's and elderly clothing, especially during the night and early morning hours. We will inform you of more details and updates in the coming days, God willing.

God knows best.