For the first time ever, Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf desert was covered in a stunning blanket of snow.

 For the first time ever, Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf desert was covered in a stunning blanket of snow.

Following a powerful spell of heavy rain and hailstorms, the golden sand dunes were transformed into an otherworldly white landscape, resembling snowy mountain peaks more than desert terrain.

This rare weather event occurred when moist air from the Arabian Sea collided with the region's warm desert air, creating the perfect conditions for snowfall - something almost unheard of in this part of the world. Temperatures dropped sharply overnight, allowing snow to settle across the dunes, creating a scene that left locals and travelers in awe.