Kurdistan Region Braces for Rain, Snow, and Temperature Drop
Sunday Forecast: Partly to mostly cloudy skies will persist. Temperatures will remain steady compared to Saturday.
Feb. 8, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Forecasting Department of the General Directorate of Meteorology and Seismology of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has issued a weather advisory for the next 48 hours, predicting widespread cloud coverage, rainfall, and snowfall in mountainous regions.
Saturday Forecast: A weather system will bring complete cloud coverage with scattered showers across the Kurdistan Region.
Moderate rainfall is expected, particularly in the southern parts, including the Garmian Administration and sections of Sulaimani Governorate.
Snowfall is forecasted in mountainous areas, especially in Sulaimani and the eastern districts.
Temperatures will drop by 2-3°C compared to Friday’s levels. Winds from the southeast will blow at 10-20 km/h in the eastern Kurdistan Region, occasionally surpassing 25 km/h.
Visibility will range from 7-9 kilometers but could reduce to 4-6 kilometers in areas experiencing rain or snow.
Sunday Forecast: Partly to mostly cloudy skies will persist. Temperatures will remain steady compared to Saturday.
Winds will shift to the northeast at speeds of 10-20 km/h, and visibility is expected to range between 8-10 kilometers.
Expected Maximum Temperatures (°C):
- Erbil: 11°C
- Sulaimani: 7°C
- Duhok: 10°C
- Kirkuk: 11°C
- Zakho: 10°C
- Halabja: 8°C
- Haji Omaran: -1°C
- Soran: 8°C
- Garmian: 13°C
The changing weather conditions mark a transition to colder temperatures, affecting travel and daily activities. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, particularly in areas prone to heavy snowfall and reduced visibility.
Authorities continue to monitor developments and will issue further updates as needed.