Temperatures in the Al-Nafūd desert can climb as high as 55 degrees Celsius during the summer, making this drastic change a rare meteorological anomaly.

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

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.

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.

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.