This extraordinary event follows a series of intense rain and hailstorms that recently swept across the Kingdom.

Snowfall in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian weather department has issued warnings of severe weather conditions for the coming days.

In a historic weather event, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has witnessed its first-ever snowfall, turning the typically dry desert into a mesmerizing winter scene. This rare occurrence, which followed intense rain and hailstorms across the Kingdom, has left locals and onlookers in awe as social media floods with stunning images and videos of the snow-blanketed landscape.

According to Khaleej Times, heavy rains and significant hailstorms paved the way for the snowfall, marking a dramatic shift in Saudi Arabia’s usually hot and arid climate. The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) explains that a low-pressure system from the Arabian Sea, extending to Oman, brought moisture-rich air into the region, sparking thunderstorms, hail, and ultimately, snowfall. This unique weather pattern has also impacted the UAE, with both countries experiencing intense and unusual winter-like conditions.

Saudi Arabia’s weather authority has issued warnings for more severe weather in the coming days. The forecast predicts additional thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds, which may reduce visibility and disrupt daily life. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as these conditions may worsen.