Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. ARCHIVE

More rain is forecast in parts of the UAE over the weekend as winter conditions set in, with Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, recording the nation’s lowest temperature of 4.3°C this week. The chill was accompanied by moderate winds, making the iconic mountain a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts continued cool mornings this week, with the potential for rain from Saturday to Monday, as well as fog in inland areas. Coastal conditions remain dynamic, with rough seas expected in the Arabian Gulf.  Here’s your 5-day UAE weather forecast:

Thursday, December 19

Fair to partly cloudy in general. Humid by night and Friday morning over some internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate winds, freshening at times. The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.

Friday, December 20

Fair in general and partly cloudy at times. Humid by night and Saturday morning over some internal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Northwesterly, becoming Southeasterly winds, freshening at times with a speed of 10 – 20 reaching 35 Km/hr. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.

Saturday, December 21

Fair to partly cloudy at times. Low clouds will appear over some northern and eastern areas and may be associated with light rainfall. Humid by night and Sunday morning over some internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds, freshening at times with a speed of 10 – 20 reaching 35 Km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.

Sunday, December 22

Fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy and hazy at times over northern and coastal areas, with a probability of light rainfall. Humid by night and Monday morning over some internal areas. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, freshening at times over the sea, with a speed of 10 – 25 reaching 40 Km/hr. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea.

Monday, December 23

Fair to partly cloudy and cloudy at times over northern and coastal areas with a probability of light rainfall. Humid by night and Tuesday morning over some internal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Northwesterly to Northeasterly winds, freshening at times, with a speed of 10 – 25 reaching 35 Km/hr. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. ICA/Expat Media | Source: National Centre of Meteorology
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