Saudi Arabian Desert Snowfall: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has been transformed into a winter wonderland after an unusual hailstorm covered its desert landscape in ice. Heavy rains and large hailstones began falling last Wednesday, turning vast stretches of the normally arid desert into a white scene reminiscent of snow. Social media users have shared stunning images of ice beads covering the terrain, almost unrecognizable under a blanket of hail the size of golf balls.

The Saudi Meteorological Center has issued severe weather warnings for ongoing hail, heavy rain, and strong winds in the region. The rare event follows a history of similar occurrences in the country, such as the snowstorm in 2021. The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology attributed the storm to a low-pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea.

This unexpected phenomenon highlights the unpredictable nature of desert climates, where temperatures can drastically drop, occasionally leading to snowfall or hailstorms, though they are short-lived.