Latest: With the temperatures on the Jess mountain in Ras Al Khaimah at 9.6 degrees Celsius, and dropping, the UAE could see some of the lowest temperatures recorded in recent history.
Ras Al Khaimah has reported a large number of people driving to the emirate to enjoy the cold weather.
Light rain continued across the UAE, especially in the mountain areas and Lieutenant Colonel Marwan Abdullah Jakkah, Director of Public Relations and Information, RAK Police, said police patrols have been deployed on roads leading to Jess for the safety of motorists.
Swimming in the sea, meanwhile, is still being cited as danger, with waves forecast to be aggressive.
According to National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), the weather will continue to remain overcast with light rainfall and strong winds in place.
Cold Sunday: Temperatures expected to plummet
Cloud cover is expected to increase over the north later today, bringing more rainfall to parts of the country, with Al Ain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah already experiencing wet weather in the morning hours; meanwhile, Dubai and Abu Dhabi also experienced drizzle in early Monday.
The NCMS further warned: “Fresh to strong northwesterly winds, especially over the sea and exposed areas, will causing blowing dust and sand and reduce horizontal visibility at times.”
A marine warning is in place for the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea with very rough weather giving rise to 10 feet high waves.
According to the UAE’s National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology, the lowest temperature recorded on Monday morning was 9.7 degrees Celsius at 6.15am on Jebal Jais, Ras Al Khaimah.
Dubai residents reported light rain across the emirate this morning, as foggy and overcast conditions held sway over cooler climes in the UAE.
Cloudy this in the Hor Al Anz - Mamzar area. (Pics: Shabeela Abdul Aziz)
The NCMS, the UAE weather bureau, tweeted light rain over some areas of Northern Emirates.
Daisy Clarkson tweeted @DJDaisyClarkson: "Rain this morning on the Al Ain - Dubai Road get those wipers working people!"
Another Emirates 24|7 reader reported a light drizzle at 6.40am when driving to work into Dubai.
"Cloudy sky signaling more rain," the reader then tweeted.
Another reader reported at 6.30 am that a small section of lanes just before Exit 43 on Sheikh Zayed Road towards Sharjah have been closed.
A major accident was reported opposite Arabian Ranches before Umm Sequim Road interchange towards Abu Dhabi by @trafficdxb on Twitter.
