Snow in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia snowfall turns desert sands powdery white (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Published time: 29 Nov, 2016 04:03Edited time: 29 Nov, 2016 04:15

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It's not every day that powdery snow covers the desert sand in Saudi Arabia – but that's exactly what happened to parts of the country when temperatures dropped below freezing. Saudis are reacting with a healthy dose of humor, and even a few snowmen.

The frigid temperatures and blanket of snow is an unexpected treat for Saudi Arabia's central and northwest regions, which tend to see daily high temperatures of around 20° C (68° F), even in the November "cold season."'

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