A notable cold front is sweeping across Egypt, bringing sharply lower temperatures and hazardous travel conditions to much of the country on Friday, December 19. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warns that overnight lows will be particularly severe in newly developed areas around Cairo,as well as in Upper Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula,perhaps impacting daily life and infrastructure. Residents and travelers should prepare for overnight temperatures reaching as low as 37 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas and reduced visibility due to widespread dense fog expected throughout the morning hours [[1]].
Much of Egypt is bracing for significantly colder temperatures Friday, December 19, with overnight lows expected to dip considerably across the country. The chill will be particularly pronounced in new urban areas around Cairo and in parts of Upper Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, according to the country’s meteorological authority.
Temperatures in the new Cairo districts are forecast to fall between 37 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. Northern Upper Egypt and central Sinai will see lows ranging from 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. While daytime temperatures will be milder, conditions will remain cold throughout the night.
Dense Fog Expected
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In addition to the dropping temperatures, dense fog is expected to impact travel across much of the nation. Visibility could be significantly reduced between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. on roads leading to and from northern parts of the country, including the Cairo metropolitan area, northern Upper Egypt, and central Sinai. The fog may be especially thick in areas of the Nile Delta and along the northwestern coast.
Low-lying clouds are also anticipated across northern regions, extending to Greater Cairo and the Suez Canal cities, and into central Sinai. These clouds could produce light drizzle in some areas, though it is not expected to be substantial.
Here’s a look at the forecast highs and lows for several major cities:
– Cairo Weather
High of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Alexandria Weather
High of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Marsa Matruh Weather
High of 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Sohag Weather
High of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Qena Weather
High of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Aswan Weather
High of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
