Winter Returns With Rain and Snow
12/16/2025 12:56:00 PM
Lebanon’s Civil Aviation Authority’s Forecast Department said weather conditions on Wednesday will be partly cloudy in the morning, with a slight additional drop in temperatures and a chance of scattered local rain in southern areas, along with light snowfall at elevations above 1,200 meters. Conditions are expected to gradually stabilize during the day, turning mostly clear with lower humidity.
General outlook:
The impact of the cold low-pressure system of polar origin affecting Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean is easing, though some local instability will persist until Wednesday morning. Temperatures will remain below seasonal averages, particularly in northern and inland areas, due to cold northerly winds. A high-pressure system is expected to take hold on Thursday, bringing a gradual rise in temperatures.
Warning:
Drivers are advised to beware of icy conditions and slippery roads on mountainous routes above 1,300 meters, especially overnight and during the early morning hours.
Forecast highlights:
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with temperatures dropping below seasonal norms. Morning fog on high ground, light local rain, and light snowfall above 1,500 meters. Rain may return overnight in southern and inland areas, with snow levels lowering to around 1,200 meters by early Wednesday.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning with a slight further temperature drop, possible light rain in the south, and light snow above 1,200 meters, clearing gradually during the day.
Thursday: Mostly clear with a slight rise in temperatures, still below seasonal averages.
Friday: Partly cloudy with fog on high ground and a further temperature increase approaching daytime seasonal levels.
Temperatures will range between 11–17°C along the coast, 2–9°C in the mountains, and 3–9°C in inland areas.
Winds: Northerly to northwesterly during the day, easterly at night; occasionally active at 10–40 km/h.
Sea conditions: Rough; sea surface temperature 22°C.
Sunrise: 6:36 am and Sunset: 4:31 pm.
General outlook:
The impact of the cold low-pressure system of polar origin affecting Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean is easing, though some local instability will persist until Wednesday morning. Temperatures will remain below seasonal averages, particularly in northern and inland areas, due to cold northerly winds. A high-pressure system is expected to take hold on Thursday, bringing a gradual rise in temperatures.
Warning:
Drivers are advised to beware of icy conditions and slippery roads on mountainous routes above 1,300 meters, especially overnight and during the early morning hours.
Forecast highlights:
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with temperatures dropping below seasonal norms. Morning fog on high ground, light local rain, and light snowfall above 1,500 meters. Rain may return overnight in southern and inland areas, with snow levels lowering to around 1,200 meters by early Wednesday.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning with a slight further temperature drop, possible light rain in the south, and light snow above 1,200 meters, clearing gradually during the day.
Thursday: Mostly clear with a slight rise in temperatures, still below seasonal averages.
Friday: Partly cloudy with fog on high ground and a further temperature increase approaching daytime seasonal levels.
Temperatures will range between 11–17°C along the coast, 2–9°C in the mountains, and 3–9°C in inland areas.
Winds: Northerly to northwesterly during the day, easterly at night; occasionally active at 10–40 km/h.
Sea conditions: Rough; sea surface temperature 22°C.
Sunrise: 6:36 am and Sunset: 4:31 pm.