The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing moderate to heavy thunderstorms across the Holy Capital and its surrounding governorates.
This unusual February surge is part of a broader atmospheric pattern bringing moisture to the western and northern parts of the Kingdom, turning dusty horizons into rain-soaked landscapes. Residents and pilgrims are already witnessing darker clouds gathering over the Grand Mosque, signaling a rare but powerful encounter with nature’s elements
