Morocco Braces for Severe Cold Snap with Freezing Temperatures and Snow

The mercury will drop between -8°C and -2°C in the provinces of Ifrane, Boulemane, Sefrou, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Khenifra, Al Haouz, Figuig, Chichaoua, Tinghir, Ouarzazate, Midelt and Taroudant. The maximums will not exceed 6°C. Other regions, such as Jerada, Taourirt, Guercif, Taza, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Zagora, Errachidia, Tiznit and Tata, will also be affected by this cold wave with temperatures ranging between -4°C and 9°C.

The northern provinces, such as Oujda-Angad and Driouch, as well as the central regions, including El Hajeb, Khemisset, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, and the coastal cities like Casablanca, Mohammedia and El Jadida, will also have to prepare for minimum temperatures that can drop to -1°C.

In addition to the cold, significant snowfall (15 to 30 cm) is expected on Friday and Saturday in the reliefs of the provinces of Al Hoceima, Guercif, Taourirt, Figuig, Jerada, Boulemane, Sefrou, Ifrane, Taza and Midelt.