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Snow Sweeps Across Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRegions including Tabuk<\/strong>, Hail<\/strong>, Qassim<\/strong>, and areas near the capital Riyadh<\/strong> were affected by this unexpected weather event, with temperatures plummeting to freezing levels<\/strong>. In the Tabuk<\/strong> region, temperatures dropped as low as -4\u00b0C<\/strong> at Jabal Al-Lawz<\/strong>, a location known for its mountain peaks, making the snow even more remarkable for Saudi Arabia\u2019s usually warm climate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe Cause of the Cold Snap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe National Center of Meteorology (NCM)<\/strong> attributes this unusual cold wave to a deep low-pressure system<\/strong> originating from the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, which pushed frigid air<\/strong> southward into the Arabian Peninsula. According to Hussein Al-Qahtani<\/strong>, spokesperson for the NCM, the cold air interacted with rain-bearing clouds<\/strong>, resulting in the unprecedented snowfall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSnowfall in Unlikely Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile snow is often seen on the mountain peaks<\/strong> in Saudi Arabia, it\u2019s rare for it to cover desert plains<\/strong>. This time, snow was recorded in Al-Majmaah<\/strong>, Al-Ghat<\/strong>, and even areas near Riyadh<\/strong>, with snow accumulating on open fields<\/strong> and elevated terrain. In Al-Ahsa<\/strong>, known for its warm climate<\/strong>, residents were also taken by surprise when snow began to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Snow](\"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kalyan_3-1-1024x590.png\")
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\n\n\n\nHistorical Context: Cold Waves in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe NCM noted that the most intense cold wave in Saudi Arabia’s history occurred in 1992<\/strong>, when Hail<\/strong> station recorded temperatures as low as -9.3\u00b0C<\/strong>. However, in January 1973<\/strong>, a powerful polar surge from Siberia<\/strong> brought 20 cm of snow<\/strong> to Riyadh<\/strong>, an event that remains a significant part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s weather history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Cause of the Cold Snap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe National Center of Meteorology (NCM)<\/strong> attributes this unusual cold wave to a deep low-pressure system<\/strong> originating from the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, which pushed frigid air<\/strong> southward into the Arabian Peninsula. According to Hussein Al-Qahtani<\/strong>, spokesperson for the NCM, the cold air interacted with rain-bearing clouds<\/strong>, resulting in the unprecedented snowfall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSnowfall in Unlikely Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile snow is often seen on the mountain peaks<\/strong> in Saudi Arabia, it\u2019s rare for it to cover desert plains<\/strong>. This time, snow was recorded in Al-Majmaah<\/strong>, Al-Ghat<\/strong>, and even areas near Riyadh<\/strong>, with snow accumulating on open fields<\/strong> and elevated terrain. In Al-Ahsa<\/strong>, known for its warm climate<\/strong>, residents were also taken by surprise when snow began to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHistorical Context: Cold Waves in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe NCM noted that the most intense cold wave in Saudi Arabia’s history occurred in 1992<\/strong>, when Hail<\/strong> station recorded temperatures as low as -9.3\u00b0C<\/strong>. However, in January 1973<\/strong>, a powerful polar surge from Siberia<\/strong> brought 20 cm of snow<\/strong> to Riyadh<\/strong>, an event that remains a significant part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s weather history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nClimate Change and the Warming Paradox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nScientists suggest that climate change<\/strong> could be influencing extreme weather events like this one. Experts from the World Meteorological Organisation<\/strong> have highlighted that the Arab region is warming at a rate nearly twice the global average<\/strong>, leading to what\u2019s known as the \u201cwarming paradox\u201d<\/strong>. This phenomenon explains how higher global temperatures can hold more moisture in the atmosphere, resulting in increased intensity<\/strong> of extreme weather events<\/strong>, including both heatwaves<\/strong> and unforeseen cold snaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSaudi Arabia\u2019s Cold Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis rare snow event aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030<\/strong>, which aims to develop a high-altitude winter destination<\/strong> in the Sarawat Mountains<\/strong>. As part of the $1.5 trillion Neom megacity project<\/strong>, Trojena<\/strong> will host the Asian Winter Games<\/strong> in 2029<\/strong>, marking a major shift for the kingdom as it embraces a colder future in its economic strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Snowfall in Unlikely Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile snow is often seen on the mountain peaks<\/strong> in Saudi Arabia, it\u2019s rare for it to cover desert plains<\/strong>. This time, snow was recorded in Al-Majmaah<\/strong>, Al-Ghat<\/strong>, and even areas near Riyadh<\/strong>, with snow accumulating on open fields<\/strong> and elevated terrain. In Al-Ahsa<\/strong>, known for its warm climate<\/strong>, residents were also taken by surprise when snow began to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHistorical Context: Cold Waves in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe NCM noted that the most intense cold wave in Saudi Arabia’s history occurred in 1992<\/strong>, when Hail<\/strong> station recorded temperatures as low as -9.3\u00b0C<\/strong>. However, in January 1973<\/strong>, a powerful polar surge from Siberia<\/strong> brought 20 cm of snow<\/strong> to Riyadh<\/strong>, an event that remains a significant part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s weather history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nClimate Change and the Warming Paradox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nScientists suggest that climate change<\/strong> could be influencing extreme weather events like this one. Experts from the World Meteorological Organisation<\/strong> have highlighted that the Arab region is warming at a rate nearly twice the global average<\/strong>, leading to what\u2019s known as the \u201cwarming paradox\u201d<\/strong>. This phenomenon explains how higher global temperatures can hold more moisture in the atmosphere, resulting in increased intensity<\/strong> of extreme weather events<\/strong>, including both heatwaves<\/strong> and unforeseen cold snaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSaudi Arabia\u2019s Cold Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis rare snow event aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030<\/strong>, which aims to develop a high-altitude winter destination<\/strong> in the Sarawat Mountains<\/strong>. As part of the $1.5 trillion Neom megacity project<\/strong>, Trojena<\/strong> will host the Asian Winter Games<\/strong> in 2029<\/strong>, marking a major shift for the kingdom as it embraces a colder future in its economic strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Historical Context: Cold Waves in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe NCM noted that the most intense cold wave in Saudi Arabia’s history occurred in 1992<\/strong>, when Hail<\/strong> station recorded temperatures as low as -9.3\u00b0C<\/strong>. However, in January 1973<\/strong>, a powerful polar surge from Siberia<\/strong> brought 20 cm of snow<\/strong> to Riyadh<\/strong>, an event that remains a significant part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s weather history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nClimate Change and the Warming Paradox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nScientists suggest that climate change<\/strong> could be influencing extreme weather events like this one. Experts from the World Meteorological Organisation<\/strong> have highlighted that the Arab region is warming at a rate nearly twice the global average<\/strong>, leading to what\u2019s known as the \u201cwarming paradox\u201d<\/strong>. This phenomenon explains how higher global temperatures can hold more moisture in the atmosphere, resulting in increased intensity<\/strong> of extreme weather events<\/strong>, including both heatwaves<\/strong> and unforeseen cold snaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Climate Change and the Warming Paradox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nScientists suggest that climate change<\/strong> could be influencing extreme weather events like this one. Experts from the World Meteorological Organisation<\/strong> have highlighted that the Arab region is warming at a rate nearly twice the global average<\/strong>, leading to what\u2019s known as the \u201cwarming paradox\u201d<\/strong>. This phenomenon explains how higher global temperatures can hold more moisture in the atmosphere, resulting in increased intensity<\/strong> of extreme weather events<\/strong>, including both heatwaves<\/strong> and unforeseen cold snaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Saudi Arabia\u2019s Cold Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis rare snow event aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030<\/strong>, which aims to develop a high-altitude winter destination<\/strong> in the Sarawat Mountains<\/strong>. As part of the $1.5 trillion Neom megacity project<\/strong>, Trojena<\/strong> will host the Asian Winter Games<\/strong> in 2029<\/strong>, marking a major shift for the kingdom as it embraces a colder future in its economic strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Looking Ahead: More Extreme Weather?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nClimatologists are warning that while no single weather event can definitively confirm climate change, the growing frequency of unusual weather patterns<\/strong> across the region\u2014ranging from flash floods<\/strong> to sudden cold spells<\/strong>\u2014suggests that Saudi Arabia<\/strong> and surrounding areas may continue to experience more unpredictable weather extremes<\/strong> in the years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In an extraordinary weather event, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a rare snowfall that blanketed the desert landscape, a sight unseen for 30 years. The snowfall, which began on December 17, 2025, and continued through the week, has transformed the golden sand dunes of the kingdom into a stunning winter wonderland. Snow Sweeps Across Saudi Arabia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-427","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-climate"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=427"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":431,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427\/revisions\/431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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