Sunny, cold weather forecast this week

AMMAN — Sunny, yet cold weather is forecast for the rest of this week as the country remains under the effect of a cold and dry air mass, with the possibility of frost formation, forecasters said Monday.

Temperatures in Amman are expected to reach 15°C during the day and drop to 2°C at night, making it "very cold" Tuesday through Thursday, Arabiaweather.com Chief Meteorologist  Omar Dajani told The Jordan Times.

"There will still be a chance for frost formation in various parts of the country," he said, explaining that ground and car temperatures are usually two to three degrees below air temperature at night and in the early morning. 

The weather is also expected to remain "very cold" in the badia and the eastern regions of the Kingdom, with temperatures dipping slightly below zero, Dajani said, warning of the possibility of ice formation in water pipes in the Sharah Mountains in the south.

Dajani cited "growing signs" that the stable weather will change during the weekend, as a depression is expected to start affecting the country on Saturday, with chances of rain.

The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) warned of frost formation in most parts of the country, including the northern part of the Jordan Valley. 

The department also warned of low visibility in the early morning hours due to fog, especially in hilly areas.  

Temperatures in Aqaba on Tuesday are expected to range between a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C, according to the JMD.