5 Videos of The Snow in Saudi: Parts of The Kingdom Turned Into A Winter Wonderland This Past Weekend

The Al-Jawf region was hit with flurries in a rare weather phenomenon that saw temperatures drop to freezing levels across the desert

Snow in Saudi? Yes, you read that right. Bazaar Arabia shares video clips and images of the recent weather phenomenon, which saw parts of the Al-Jawf region turn into a winter wonderland this past weekend.

Those visiting KSA in the winter are always advised to bundle up. Be it attending a music festival in Riyadh, exploring Jeddah, or a quick weekend escape to Al’Ula the desert gets cold during the winter months, especially so at night, and it’s not unusual to bust out a beanie and gloves to keep warm when spending time outside.

But snow in Saudi? While it is rare, it’s not entirely uncommon as the region continues to see shifts in weather patterns. This past weekend the Al-Jawf province, which is located in the north of KSA and borders Jordan, saw a sprinkling of flurries – which quickly turned the desert into a winter wonderland.

5 Videos of The Snow in Saudi: Parts of The Kingdom Turned Into A Winter Wonderland This Past Weekend

@aashkiisombreno For the first time in recorded history, Saudi Arabia's #AlJawf region experienced snowfall, turning the arid desert landscape into a rare winter scene. This unprecedented weather event follows a period of intense rain and hail, and it has captivated both residents and meteorologists. #saudiarabiasnowfall #AlJawf #aljouf #sakaka #snow ♬ الصوت الأصلي – مجيد | ????

@aashkiisombreno For the first time in recorded history, Saudi Arabia's #AlJawf region experienced snowfall, turning the arid desert landscape into a rare winter scene. This unprecedented weather event follows a period of intense rain and hail, and it has captivated both residents and meteorologists. #saudiarabiasnowfall #aljouf #sakaka #snow #AlJawf #saudiarabia #aashkiisombreno ♬ APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

@craydaily Should we worry? #SaudiArabia #snow #desert #saudiarabiasnow ♬ Sahara Desert – Kyrylo Zaplotynskyi

@mharisabdu Alhamdulillah #saudiarabia?? ♬ Where you are (Vocals only) – Halal Beats

@creator.sec Saudi Arabia is snowing #saudiarabia?? #desert #new #snow ♬ ✻H+3+ЯД✻7luCJIo0T6… – vyrval

Did it snow in Mecca?

It appears the snow in Saudi occurred just in the Al-Jawf region. While an old video has been circulating online, showing what appears to be Mecca being hit by blizzard-like conditions, many netizens were quick to point out that it was fake.

Tabuk Region Turned into A Winter Wonderland This Past February

The snow in Al-Jawf comes less than a year ago the Tabuk region received a dusting of its own flurries. The region experienced a significant drop in temperatures back in February – though Tabuk sees snowfall often and is a popular destination for tourists in the GCC region to enjoy lower temperatures. The region is situated at a height of 2,600 metres above sea level, and is known for its almond bushes.

Read more about snow in Saudi Arabia here:

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