<strong>Sand and snow:</strong> Rare winter weather has been blanketing the sands of Saudi Arabia in a white coat.
Sand and snow: Rare winter weather has been blanketing the sands of Saudi Arabia in a white coat.
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<strong>View from above:</strong> Saudi photographer Osama Al-Habri captured aerial images of icy conditions in Badr Governorate, southwest of the Islamic pilgrimage city of Medina.
View from above: Saudi photographer Osama Al-Habri captured aerial images of icy conditions in Badr Governorate, southwest of the Islamic pilgrimage city of Medina.
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<strong>Rare event: </strong>Al-Harbi told CNN that winter weather of such intensity in the Badr desert area was a rare phenomenon that had not occurred for years.
Rare event: Al-Harbi told CNN that winter weather of such intensity in the Badr desert area was a rare phenomenon that had not occurred for years.
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<strong>Crowd pleaser: </strong>The January 11 weather drew in locals and caused a social media sensation.
Crowd pleaser: The January 11 weather drew in locals and caused a social media sensation.
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<strong>'Historic' weather: </strong>Al-Harbi described it as a "historic hailstorm."
'Historic' weather: Al-Harbi described it as a "historic hailstorm."
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<strong>Chill factor: </strong>Snow fell in and around the Saudi city of Tabuk on January 17.
Chill factor: Snow fell in and around the Saudi city of Tabuk on January 17.
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<strong>Cold mountain: </strong>This photo shows Jabal al-Lawz (Mountain of Almonds), west of the Tabuk.
Cold mountain: This photo shows Jabal al-Lawz (Mountain of Almonds), west of the Tabuk.
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<strong>Coffee time: </strong>Saudis melt snow for coffee in Jabal al-Lawz. Many people traveled for miles to experience the unusual conditions.
Coffee time: Saudis melt snow for coffee in Jabal al-Lawz. Many people traveled for miles to experience the unusual conditions.
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