Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has seen its first-ever recorded snowfall, followed by heavy rain and hailstorms which blanketed the whole region in white.
Such wonderful weather conditions have brought heavy precipitation accompanied by hail since last week. Recently, the mountainous region was covered in snow, creating a stunning snowy landscape.
People flooded social media with breathtaking photos and videos of the snow-covered desert, that created beautiful hues.
As per UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), there is a likely chance of thunderstorms across most areas of ‘Al-Jawf’ in the next few days. The meteorological department has predicted more heavy rain and hail to follow, potentially reducing visibility. It has also 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 revitalizing 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. It is providing locals and visitors alike a unique chance to experience a winter landscape in a region which is otherwise known for its desert climate.
Highlighting, Al-Jawf’s 1st snowfall is rare but another Saudi Arabian spot sees snow yearly. For those who say climate change is not real, it is urged to take a peek at the drastic weather conditions that Saudi Arabia is currently going through. The region of Al-Jawf, which has never seen a snowfall, just got its very first sugar dusting this week.
While most of Saudi Arabia is known for its scorching deserts, there is one place that regularly gets snowfall — the northern region of Tabuk. This area perched at more than 2,600 meters above sea level annually sees snowfall — a rare phenomenon in a country known for its arid landscapes. Despite the Kingdom’s typically hot desert climate, Tabuk’s cool winters make it a seasonal destination for tourists from within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who flock to the area to enjoy its picturesque, snow-covered landscapes every year.
Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country that covers most of the Arabian Peninsula. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a rich country in the Middle East. The system of government here is absolute monarchy. It is one of the rare countries named after a ruling royal family. The King of the country is Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and has its Currency as ‘Saudi Riyal’.
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