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For the first time in history, the Saudi Arabian desert was transformed into a winter wonderland World News

by November 11, 2024

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Hilly dunes, typically golden and sun-drenched, are transformed by snow and ice balls – this is what a desert in Saudi Arabia currently looks like.

It is the first time in history that it will snow in the Al-Jawf region, which lies on the northern edge of the Al-Nafūd Desert.

The footage shows the dry desert transforming into an unexpected winter landscape, with flakes still settling.

A caravan of camels can be seen carefully walking along the layer of ice that covers the sand.

Snow covers roads and valleys, a rare occurrence that has surprised many locals (Image: Viralpress)

People are shown getting out of their cars to capture the unprecedented weather.

Temperatures in the Al-Nafūd desert can reach up to 55°C in places, so the sudden drop is a phenomenon.

State media reported that heavy rains and hailstorms hit parts of the Al-Jawf region on Monday.

The United Arab Emirates National Center for Meteorology attributed the unusual weather event to a low pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea to Oman.

VIRALPRESS Feeling snow for the first time in the desert of Saudi Arabia. State media reported that heavy rains and severe hailstorms hit parts of the kingdom's Al-Jawf region on Monday, November 4. Footage shows snow accumulating and covering roads and valleys, a rare occurrence that has surprised many locals given the region's reputation for a consistently dry climate. The United Arab Emirates National Center for Meteorology attributed the unusual weather event to a low pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea to Oman. This weather pattern has brought moisture-laden air to an area known for its dry conditions, causing thunderstorms, hail and rainfall across Saudi Arabia and the neighboring United Arab Emirates. The Saudi Meteorological Ministry has issued warnings of persistent severe weather in the coming days. Thunderstorms, further heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds are expected to continue across the region, reducing visibility and disrupting travel. Officials have advised residents to take precautions due to the unusual weather conditions.

People couldn’t believe their eyes and some got out of their cars to check for themselves whether there was snow (Image: Viralpress)

This weather pattern has brought moisture-laden air to an area known for its dry conditions, causing thunderstorms, hail and rainfall across Saudi Arabia and the neighboring United Arab Emirates.

The Saudi Meteorological Ministry has issued warnings of persistent severe weather in the coming days.

Thunderstorms, further heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds are expected to continue across the region, reducing visibility and disrupting travel.

Officials have advised residents to take precautions due to the unusual weather conditions.

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