Palestinian forecasters expect temperatures to rise through Friday

Temperatures will rise through Friday after a relatively cold Wednesday, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

The Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD) expects partly cloudy to clear skies on Wednesday, with the coldest conditions in mountainous areas and a slight drop in temperatures, the department said.

Winds on Wednesday will blow from the northwest at light to moderate speeds, while sea waves will stay light.

During the evening and overnight, skies are expected to be mostly clear, with cold conditions in mountainous areas and relatively cold weather elsewhere, the PMD said.

Temperatures are set to climb on Thursday, with partly cloudy to clear skies and moderate conditions across most areas, the department said.

Thursday's winds will come from the northeast at light to moderate speeds, and sea waves will remain light.

Friday will bring a further rise in temperatures, with partly cloudy to clear skies and moderate conditions in mountainous areas, while other areas will feel relatively hot, the PMD forecast.

Easterly to northeasterly winds at light to moderate speeds are expected on Friday, with sea waves remaining light.

The PMD is the Palestinian body responsible for issuing official weather forecasts, and its bulletins give separate outlooks for mountainous areas and other parts of the territory.

Mountainous areas typically record lower temperatures than lowland and coastal areas, which is why the department's forecast treats them separately from the rest of the country.

Residents in mountainous areas can expect the coldest conditions over the next two days, while the warming trend is forecast to continue into Friday.