Saudi Arabian Desert Witnesses Snowfall For First Time In History, Netizens Share Images

The heavy rain set off waterfalls revitalising the valleys and providing a fresh start to the season.

On Thursday, the mountainous region was covered in snow, creating a stunning snowy landscape.

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Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region saw its first-ever recorded snowfall, followed by heavy rain and hailstorms which blanketed the region in white.

According to the Khaleej Times, weather conditions have brought heavy precipitation accompanied by hail since last week. On Thursday, the mountainous region was covered in snow, creating a stunning snowy landscape. Netizens flooded social media with breathtaking photos and videos of the snow-covered desert, that created beautiful hues. 

Snow in Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/ZLWHayKztT

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🏝❄️ Saudi Arabian desert covered in snow

This is the first time in history that the desert has been covered in snow, as temperatures there rarely drop to such levels.

A severe hail storm also raged there recently. pic.twitter.com/4wjSaaRMfo

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Capturing the blend of sand and hail, these photos from the Ha'il-Rafha road, taken on Saturday afternoon in 2024.

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There is a likely chance of thunderstorms across most areas of Al-Jawf in the next few days, UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The meteorological department has predicted more heavy rain and hail to follow, potentially reducing visibility, and indicated that strong winds are expected to accompany these storms.

The met department attributed the recent hailstorms in the region to a low-pressure system originating from the Arabian Sea and extending to Oman. The weather brought moisture-laden air into a typically arid area, resulting in a shift in the weather. 

The heavy rain set off waterfalls revitalising the valleys and providing a fresh start to the season. Al-Jawf is known for its seasonal wildflowers in spring, such as lavender, chrysanthemum, and a large number of aromatic plants. The snowfall in Al-Jawf marks an unprecedented moment in Saudi Arabia's weather history, providing locals and visitors alike a unique chance to experience a winter landscape in a region known for its desert climate.