The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) predicts a notable weather shift during the winter season in Saudi Arabia, with some regions experiencing a 50% surge in rainfall compared to the normal rate. Get insights into the NCM's detailed winter forecast for specific regions and the expected temperature trends.

1. Rainfall Surge: Al-Qassim, Madinah, Hail, Eastern Province, and the Northern Borders Region are projected to witness a 50% increase in average rainfall this winter, as indicated by the NCM forecast.

2. Regional Variations: While certain regions like Riyadh, Eastern Province, and Hail are expected to experience heightened rainfall in January, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders are forecasted to see increased rainfall in February.

3. Temperature Fluctuations: Anticipate a probability of 80% for a 1.5-degree rise in seasonal surface temperatures across all Saudi regions. Cold air masses may impact the northern regions, causing a decline in average seasonal temperatures from north to south.

4. Temperature Patterns: The temperature pattern is characterized by a rise towards the south, west, and southwest of the Kingdom. January is witnessing a temperature rise of 50-70%, while February is expected to continue with a temperature increase of up to 70% in all regions.

5. Regional Temperature Variances: Although most regions will experience a 1.5-degree temperature rise, specific areas in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Al-Qassim, Hail, and the Eastern Province may see a one-degree higher temperature than the average.