Variable Precipitation Patterns Expected Across Kurdistan Region

Central urban areas, particularly Erbil province, are expected to experience light precipitation, while elevated terrain faces moderate rainfall and snowfall in summit regions.

Weather Forecast. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Weather Forecast. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Jan. 12, 2025

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Transportation and Communications has issued a 48-hour meteorological forecast, stating considerable weather system impacts across key administrative regions, with particular emphasis on Sulaimani, Halabja, and the Raparin Administration zone.

The atmospheric conditions forecast specifies varying precipitation patterns, with mountainous regions experiencing potential fog formation and intermittent rainfall.

Central urban areas, particularly Erbil province, are expected to experience light precipitation, while elevated terrain faces moderate rainfall and snowfall in summit regions.

Regional Impact Distribution:

  • Primary Impact Zones: Sulaimani Province, Raparin Administration, Halabja Province
  • Secondary Impact Areas: Duhok Province and Independent Zahko Administration (limited to mountainous regions)
  • Temporal Parameters: Effects anticipated from morning through evening hours

The weather system reveals geographical variation in intensity, with mountainous and border regions experiencing more noticeable precipitation events.

Central Erbil province forecasts suggest likely light rainfall, while highland regions are expected to see moderate precipitation and snowfall at higher altitudes.

The meteorological forecast for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, shows a transition to partially cloudy conditions, then clearing to scattered cloud coverage.

Thermal indicators suggest a slight elevation in temperature parameters compared to current measurements.

This weather system holds special importance for regional transportation and infrastructure operations, particularly in elevated terrain and border regions where snowfall may impact mobility and access to critical areas.

The weather system is anticipated to conclude its influence across all regions by evening hours, changing to partially cloudy conditions, marking a significant shift in the regional meteorological pattern.