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NCM warns of cold wave hitting several Saudi regions from Saturday

January 01, 2026
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned that a cold wave is expected to hit several regions of the Kingdom starting Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned that a cold wave is expected to hit several regions of the Kingdom starting Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.

Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned that a cold wave is expected to hit several regions of the Kingdom starting Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.


The center stated that the cold wave will impact parts of the regions of Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Riyadh, and the northern areas of the Eastern Province. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 2°C and minus 2°C, the NCM said.


January 01, 2026
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