Saudi Arabian desert recorded the first snowfall in its history

Published at: 12/11/2024 05:55 PM

The Saudi desert experienced an unusual snowfall, about which meteorologists in the Arab nation say that the cause of the event was low pressure in the Arabian Sea, the Telesur website reported.

The incident was reported in the Al-Jawf region, renowned for its hot and arid climate and unexpectedly converted into a snowy landscape. This is an unprecedented phenomenon in that country, which raises questions about possible effects on weather conditions in the region due to climate change.

In this region, temperatures can reach 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months, so that snowfall rarely occurs. In the month of November, the average temperature is approximately 17º Celsius, while only 120 millimeters of rain fall on average throughout the month.

The Saudi National Meteorological Center reported that the cause of this phenomenon was a system of low pressures over the Arabian Sea. A fusion of humid air and hot desert air caused thunderstorms, rain, hail and even snow, according to the entity.

Meteorologists explain that when a mass of humid air meets cold desert air, it generates alterations that can cause extreme phenomena. In the midst of obvious signs of climate change, the snow in Al-Jawf could be a reflection of significant alterations in weather patterns that impact the environment as it happens all over the planet.

Media report that the impact of this event is not only meteorological, but also media, since tourists and residents were surprised by the image of a white mantle on the dunes, and took the opportunity to fill the networks with images showing the large hailballs.

Changes in weather conditions in the arid region attract the attention of experts and raise concerns about their potential long-term repercussions, as this is an extremely rare event.