The Afif desert, located west of Riyadh, experienced a rare snowfall on Friday following a bout of heavy rain and hail. This unexpected event surprised and delighted both residents and social media users, who shared videos and images of the snow-covered dunes.
The snowfall comes as forecasts predict a significant weather system impacting Saudi Arabia starting Sunday. This system is anticipated to bring widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and dust storms across the Kingdom.
According to Arabia Weather, there is a chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday due to a low-pressure system approaching the north of the country.
Meanwhile, the weather in the UAE is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly over coastal and northern areas. There is a slight possibility of light rain on Saturday.
