Overview
- Jebel Jais hit 0.2°C early on January 22, the season’s lowest reading, with inland Raknah in Al Ain down to 4°C.
- The National Centre of Meteorology says the cold spell will be brief and intermittent, with a short warm-up before temperatures fall again from January 26.
- Active alerts note fresh northwesterly winds near 40 km/h and rough seas, with wave heights around 6 feet in the Oman Sea and blowing dust over coastal areas.
- Daytime conditions stay mild but nights turn colder, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah near 13°C overnight and highs around 21–22°C on Friday.
- Light to moderate rain is possible on January 24–25 in the Northern Emirates and offshore islands, as residents plan outdoor trips and Sheikh Hamdan shares a playful snowy Dubai image.