On December 18, a rare and heavy snowfall covered northern Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, especially Jabal Al-Lawz mountain. This mountain, 2,580 meters high, looked like the Swiss Alps instead of the Arabian desert. The snow surprised locals and people worldwide. Normally dry deserts and dunes turned white, thanks to a strong cold air mass that pushed temperatures as low as minus 4°C (24.8°F). Snow fell mainly on highland areas such as Jabal Al-Lawz and the Trojena Highlands. Other places like the Hail region and parts of northern Riyadh and Al-Qassim also saw snow or icy conditions. Snow in Saudi Arabia is rare but can happen between December and February in high areas. Locals enjoyed the snow outdoors, some wearing warm jackets and playing in it. Social media was full of videos and photos showing snowy camels and white deserts. Many were amazed and some doubted if the images were real or made by AI. But meteorologists confirmed the snow is real, caused by cold weather systems bringing moisture and chill to the region. Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology warned people about snowfall, hail, strong winds, and flooding. They urged caution on icy roads and limited visibility. This rare snow event is due to a low-pressure system bringing cold and moisture together over the Middle East. The snow on Jabal Al-Lawz and nearby areas created a magical and unexpected winter scene in the desert kingdom.