On Sunday, snow fell in Saudi Arabia’s Asir Province for the first time in 50 years. Temperatures in the area fell below -2C, according to local weather reports.
On the previous Wednesday, it also snowed in the Algerian town of Ain Sefra.
The region is commonly known as the Gateway to the Sahara.
It was the fourth consecutive winter to have snow fall or ice in the normally dry area.
Before the first snow and ice in Ain Sefra ... Read even more
