Morocco is experiencing significant weather changes as rain returns after a prolonged drought. The General Directorate of Meteorology anticipates persistent rainy conditions throughout March due to weakening high-pressure systems. Rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall are expected, particularly in northern and central regions, with heavy rain forecasted over the weekend.
Recent months in Morocco have been marked by dry conditions and the absence of rainfall. However, the country is now experiencing significant changes in weather patterns, with rain returning to various regions. This remarkable shift follows an extended period of elevated temperatures and a severe drought throughout the region.
Houcine Youabed, the Head of Communications at the General Directorate of Meteorology, emphasized the current noticeable seasonal shift in weather. He indicated that the changes stem from a weakening of the high-pressure system, leading to expected rainy conditions across the kingdom throughout March. Ongoing weather disturbances are anticipated, causing precipitation in different areas.
According to Mr. Youabed, the recent weather changes are tied to the movement of the high-pressure system that had previously suppressed rainfall. The shift has facilitated the passage of multiple low-pressure systems, resulting in thunderstorms and snowfall across certain regions since the previous week. He forecasts that these disturbances will persist, with significant rainfall expected particularly in northern and central areas, including heavy downpours on Thursday, eventually reaching the Tiznit region along with thunderstorms and snowfall.
On Friday, a brief improvement in weather conditions is anticipated before a stronger low-pressure system arrives over the weekend. This expected system will bring substantial rainfall on Saturday and Sunday, affecting most regions of Morocco and generating strong winds along the northern and central coastlines.
The central regions are already experiencing notable rainfall, which is expected to intensify particularly in the Marrakech and Souss regions over the weekend. It is important to highlight that such weather disturbances were notably absent in December and January due to the influence of the Azores High, which had blocked many low-pressure systems from entering Morocco. Conversely, regions like Portugal and western Europe received considerable rainfall during that period.
Morocco is witnessing a rejuvenation of its weather patterns following a long drought, as rain returns to many areas. The anticipated weather disturbances result from changes in high-pressure systems, leading to increased precipitation and possible thunderstorms. With significant rainfall expected over the weekend, a welcome relief is on the horizon for regions that have faced dry conditions for far too long.
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