https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-15/saudi-arabian-desert-covered-in-snow-by-p...
Saudi Arabia's north-west desert covered in snow after unusual winter storm
By Zena Chamas
Posted about an hour ago
A powerful storm bringing sub-zero temperatures has transformed parts of the Saudi Arabian desert into a winter wonderland.
Key points:
The storm covered Tabuk, 192 kilometres from the Red Sea, in dusty white snow
Videos shared online show camels shuffling through snow instead of sand
While snow is rare, Saudi Arabia last experienced falls in April last year
Residents of Tabuk, 193 kilometres from the Red Sea, awoke to see the region's dry desert coated in white snow, leaving many in awe.
Tabuk, one of the coldest regions in Saudi Arabia, typically dips to 4 degrees Celsius at this time of year but it is usually dry, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Eric Leister.
Also:
In Pakistan, at least 53 houses have been completely destroyed by avalanches, with rescuers managing to pull more than 50 people from the snow.
Severe cold and heavy snow has also led to the death of 39 people in six provinces of Afghanistan in the past two weeks.