Cold weather warning in Thailand with frost on mountain tops
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, February 1, highlighting cold to chilly conditions in the north and northeast, with frost expected on mountain tops. Residents are advised to be cautious of fire hazards due to dry weather, while South Thailand faces monsoon effects with high waves at sea.
In the next 24 hours, a weakening high-pressure system over upper Thailand will lead to a 1 to 2 °C rise in temperatures. Morning fog is anticipated, particularly in the north and northeast, which will continue to experience cold to chilly weather. The central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, East, and South Thailand, will also have cool mornings. Mountain peaks will experience very cold conditions, prompting health advisories for locals due to persistent chilly weather and increased fire risk. Driving caution is advised in foggy areas.
The northeastern monsoon affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the south is weakening, resulting in wave heights of around 1 metre in the Gulf. Dust and haze accumulation in upper Thailand is expected to increase due to weakening winds.
For February 1, the north will see minimum temperatures of 13 to 19°C, with peaks of 31 to 36°C. Mountain tops will be very cold with lows of 5 to 13°C. The northeast will see temperatures between 14 and 18°C, rising to 32 to 35°C, with cold to chilly conditions on mountain peaks.
The central region will see lows of 18 to 21°C and highs of 34 to 36°C, while the east will experience a minimum of 18 to 24°C and maximum temperatures of 33 to 35°C. The east coast of the south will see lows of 19 to 21°C, highs of 30 to 34°C, and waves about 1 metre high in the sea. The west coast will experience similar temperature ranges with waves less than 1 metre high, but up to 1 metre offshore. Bangkok will see lows of 21 to 24°C and highs of 33 to 36°C.
The TMD reiterates the weather warning for cold conditions, especially on mountain tops, and advises caution due to potential fire hazards and high waves in the south, reported KhaoSod.
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