For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia experienced its first snowfall. The pictures from the gulf have astounded the netizens wondering how the hot region received snowfall after heavy rain and hail.

Heavy rain and hail caused a surprise snowfall in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region, turning the area into an icy landscape for the first time. In sharp contrast to the region’s typical desert landscape, the normally parched mountains were covered in snow after the rain that began last Wednesday and evolved into hailstorms.

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has just experienced its first-ever snowfall, transforming the arid landscape into a surprise winter wonderland. With snowflakes covering sand dunes, social media has been flooded with jaw-dropping photos of this rare phenomenon,

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The arid desert region of Al-Jawf in Saudi Arabia has been blanketed in snow for the first time in history. The Saudi Arabian Meteorology Department has issued a warning for severe weather conditions in the coming days.

In a remarkable turn of events, Saudi Arabia witnessed spells of heavy rain and snowfall for the first time in history. If reports are to go by, the Al-Jawf region experienced heavy snowfall recently, creating a winter wonderland in a country typically known for its arid climate. pic.twitter.com/k0XoUtVJua

In a historic weather event, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has recorded its first-ever snowfall, transforming the desert landscape into a stunning winter wonderland. This rare phenomenon

Heavy rains and significant hail storms have swept across parts of the Saudi Arabia since last week. The strange weather took a dramatic turn when Al-Jawf region witnessed snow fall for the time, creating a visual spectacle never seen before in the arid landscape.

As per the Saudi weather agency, there is a risk of thunderstorms in most parts of Al-Jawf in the upcoming days. The Met stated that strong winds are anticipated to accompany these storms. It further predicted that heavy rain and hail are likely to follow, which could cause difficulty in visibility.

On November 3, 2024, the Al-Nafūd desert in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia, saw its first recorded snowfall. Social media buzzed as people shared photos and videos of this unusual event, including scenes of camels carefully walking on the ice.

According to the Saudi Press Agency and many citizens, the region of Al-Jawf had never seen snowfall but the region received its very first sugar dusting this week, following which a chilly spell of snow now blankets the mountainous area.