MIDDLE EAST (Enmaeya News) - December 20, 2025
Residents of Saudi Arabia and Qatar witnessed an unusual weather phenomenon on Thursday as snowfall blanketed parts of the Arabian desert.
The rare event was captured on videos showing snow covering the dunes of Jabal Al Lawz in northwest Saudi Arabia, with locals celebrating the rare snowfall.
Meteorologists attribute the snowfall to a period of low-pressure systems affecting the Middle East over the past week.
BBC Weather reports that thunderstorms are expected to intensify in Saudi Arabia during the day and move eastwards toward the UAE and Qatar by night.
In Qatar, thick snow covered wide areas, creating a striking contrast against dark clouds in the sky. Videos circulated online show both adults and children enjoying the snowfall, singing, dancing, and capturing the rare moment.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf nations have issued multiple weather advisories amid ongoing heavy rain and unstable conditions. Residents were urged to take precautions to ensure safety while traveling or venturing outdoors.
The occurrence marks one of the few instances of snowfall in the Arabian desert in recent memory, drawing significant attention on social media as locals shared the breathtaking natural spectacle.
