Planning on ringing in the new year somewhere outside?
You may want to put a pin in it because the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted a bone-chilling cold wave is headed towards the Kingdom bringing below zero temperatures in Saudi.
The predicted wave will be the third cold wave of the year’s winter and cause your thermostats to fall between 3°C and -1°C (we did say you may want to stay indoors this weekend).
So, wrap yourselves up in your favorite winter jackets and wear those thick, leather gloves. Here is everything to know about the predicted weather system.
Below zero temperatures in Saudi
Reported by the Saudi Gazette, the NCM has predicted that the third cold wave of the year will bring sub-zero temperatures across multiple regions in the Kingdom.
The first-one hit Saudi mid-December and brought snow to Hail and Tabuk as well as severe weather in Riyadh.
Below zero temperatures in Saudi location
Temperatures are set to dip significantly across parts of Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, and Riyadh, with overnight lows expected to fall between 3°C and as low as –1°C.
Below zero temperatures in Saudi dates
According the NCM report, Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1, 2026 will see the brunt end of the sub-zero temperatures.
Below zero temperatures in Saudi precautions
The NCM has advised residents in affected areas to stay cautious, especially during the early morning and night when the cold is at its strongest. Authorities are closely tracking weather conditions and urge the public to keep an eye on official updates and follow safety instructions.
Saudi weather warnings
Since the beginning of December, the Kingdom has been experiencing some turbulent weather with severe weather warnings, thunderstorm alerts, and snowfall predictions.
Wed Dec 31-Thu Jan 1. Across Saudi, @ncmksa.
