VIDEO: Snow falls in the UAE!

Published February 3rd, 2017 - 11:12 GMT
A major dip in temperatures led to a rare dusting of snow in the UAE. (Twitter)
A major dip in temperatures led to a rare dusting of snow in the UAE. (Twitter)

The National Center for Seismology and Meteorology took to twitter to share the dip in temperature in UAE this morning. They reported that the temperature at 8 am in Jebel Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah reached -2.2 degree Celsius today.

If you are planning for a weekend getaway, Ras Al Khaimah would be the perfect destination.

After heavy showers on Thursday in Ras Al Khaimah and moderate rain in few parts of Dubai, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain in the evening, the national forecaster is predicting scattered rainfall for today.

The weather overall will be hazy and cloudy, especially towards north and east. Temperatures are expected to dip as The National Center for Seismology and Meteorology reported that fall in temperatures are expected over most areas.
 

Fresh winds will blow over the sea causing dust/blowing sand with poor visibility over the day. The sea will be rough in Arabian Gulf and very rough in Oman sea.

It is advised to stick to speed limits and reduce speed whenever necessary as rains could lead to slippery roads. 

 

Tags:DubaiUmm Al QuwainSharjahRas Al KhaimahNational Center for Seismology and Meteorology
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