The Meteorological Authority in Lebanon’s Estimates Department predicted that the depression over Turkey would intensify in Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean, causing heavy rain, temperature drops, and snowfall on the mountains. The effect would last until Thursday evening when it would gradually fade.
On average, the temperature in April ranges from 15 0 to 24 0 Celsius.
According to the forecast, Thursday would be mostly cloudy with thick fog on the hills, and there would be sporadic rain, sometimes heavy, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. Snowfall would occur above 1,400 meters, and it would gradually decrease in intensity as the afternoon approaches with a slight rise in temperature. The weather would stabilize from the evening, and layers of ice would form in the mountainous regions above 1,700 meters.
Friday will be cloudy with high clouds, and there will be a gradual and tangible rise in temperatures that will remain below the seasonal average on the coast.
On Saturday, there will be a few clouds with high clouds, and temperatures will rise further, returning to the seasonal average. The winds will be active at times, and there will be layers of dust.
Sunday will remain partly cloudy with temperatures exceeding the seasonal average, and layers of dust may appear in the air.
The Estimates Department of the Meteorological Authority in Lebanon expected in the evening weather bulletin that the impact of the depression centered over Turkey would intensify on Lebanon and the eastern basin of the Mediterranean, as rain intensifies, temperatures drop, snow falls on the mountains, and its effect continues until tomorrow evening, Thursday, when it gradually recedes.
The average temperature for the month of April is from 15 0 to 24 0 Celsius.
The expected weather in Lebanon:
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with thick fog on the heights and without any change in temperatures during the day. Sporadic rain falls, sometimes heavy, especially in the pre-noon period, and is accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. Snow falls at an altitude of 1,400 meters and above, the intensity of rain and snow decreases as of the afternoon with the beginning of a slight rise in temperatures and the occurrence of some breakthroughs, the weather gradually stabilizes as of the evening, and layers of ice are expected to form from an altitude of 1,700 meters in the mountainous areas during the night.
Friday: cloudy to partly cloudy with high clouds, with a gradual and tangible rise in temperatures that remain below their seasonal rates on the coast.
Saturday: Partly cloudy to few clouds with high clouds, with an additional rise in temperatures, which return to their seasonal rates. The winds are active sometimes, and layers of dust are expected to appear in the atmosphere.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, as temperatures continue to rise, exceeding their seasonal rates, with the appearance of layers of dust in the air.
So, if you’re in Lebanon or planning to visit, make sure to be prepared for the upcoming weather conditions, particularly the heavy rainfalls and snowfalls in the mountainous areas. Keep yourself updated with the weather bulletin to avoid any surprises, and stay safe while enjoying the beautiful scenery the country has to offer. As always, we hope this article was informative and useful for you.