The Directorate of Meteorology in the General Directorate of Civil Aviation has predicted that the weather tomorrow will be cloudy with fog in the high areas and a continued drop in temperatures. Rainfall will be heavy at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of hail. Winds will occasionally strengthen, and snow is expected at an altitude of 1000 meters during the day, and it may reach 700 meters at night.
The report outlines the following:
- **General Situation**: The eastern Mediterranean basin is affected by a low-pressure system accompanied by polar air masses, which will impact all neighboring countries (Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq). This system has been named "Hayan," bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with a more pronounced effect starting Tuesday afternoon coupled with a noticeable drop in temperatures. Snow is anticipated to reach 700 meters early Thursday, particularly in the northern regions. The system's impact is expected to lessen starting Friday morning, with gradual stabilization of the weather by Sunday.
**Note**: The average temperatures for January in Beirut range between 11 and 19 degrees Celsius, in Tripoli between 9 and 17 degrees, and in Zahle between 3 and 13 degrees.
- **Expected Weather in Lebanon**:
- **Tuesday**: Cloudy with dense fog in the high areas, leading to poor visibility and decreasing temperatures. Intermittent rainfall, which may be heavy in southern regions, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. Winds may strengthen at times, approaching 70 km/h, raising sea waves to about 3 meters. Snow will begin to fall in the mountains from an altitude of 1000 meters, and the snowfall level may drop to 800 meters in the Beqaa region.
- **Wednesday**: Cloudy with fog in the high areas and continued temperature drop. Intermittent rainfall, which may be heavy at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of hail. Winds may strengthen at times, and snow is expected at an altitude of 1000 meters during the day, tipping to 700 meters at night.
- **Thursday**: Cloudy to partially cloudy with fog in the high areas and temperatures below seasonal averages. Intermittent rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder, and active winds. Snowfall will begin at 700 meters.
- **Friday**: Cloudy to partially cloudy with fog in the high areas and a slight increase in temperatures. Intermittent rainfall which may be heavy at times, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and active winds. Snow is expected at 1000 meters, especially in the northern elevations, with wider breaks in the weather anticipated during the day.
