North Africa’s Morocco is experiencing heavy snowfall and is enjoying the weather. General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a weather alert for snowfall and strong winds in several provinces with conditions that are expected to affect the country over the weekend.
The forecast alerted people from snowfall ranging 10 cm to 40 cm in areas at altitudes above 1,800 meters. The snowfall began on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and continued until Sunday at noon. Regions such as Azilal, Al Haouz, Tinghir, Midelt, Ouarzazate and Taroudant.
Additionally, the snowfall and strong winds of 70 km to 80 km per hour was accompanied by dust storms and was observed by several provinces on Sunday from midnight until 6:00 p.m. The affected areas including Sidi Ifni, Chtouka Ait Baha, Agadir Ida-Outanane, Inezgane-Ait Melloul, Guelmim, Tiznit, Al Haouz, Taroudant and Tan-Tan.
The DGM issued an orange-level weather warning that urged residents and travelers in these regions to exercise caution due to potentially hazardous conditions.
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There is possibility that heavy snowfall in Morocco may disrupt transportation and limit access to mountainous areas while the strong winds and dust storms could reduce visibility and make driving dangerous and risky for fall, so drive safely.
Furthermore, authorities recommend to stay informed through official channels and avoid to travel in affected areas unless necessary.
Moroccon DGM is bracing for winter weather conditions as this weather system is bringing cold air and moisture to various regions and is including Western Europe and North Africa.
Notably, various nearby areas of Morocco are under a strong high-pressure system and an upper-level atmospheric disturbance is creating rain, snow and colder temperatures especially in the mountains and hills.
The weather system of Morocco is expected to bring moisture and cold air masses to the northwest of country and the Atlas Mountains that could last until the end of the week.
Heavy snowfall in Morocco is being enjoyed by all but is also calling some risks which are really dangerous and can cause serious harm.