Saudi Arabia stunned by snowfall in the middle of the desert.

The blanket of white snow covering the desert in this country, known for its hot and dry climate, has left the locals both amazed and thrilled.

Many drivers were unable to continue their journey due to slippery roads caused by snow. Photo: Facebook.

Peoplein the central and northwestern regionsSaudi Arabia, a desert region known for its hot, dry weather and average daily temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius, witnessed a remarkable weather phenomenon last week when snow fell, blanketing roads and villages.RT.

Snowfall occurred in the Al-Jawf region and in the northern province of Al-Quryat as outdoor temperatures dropped to between -3 and -1 degrees Celsius.

Locals were surprised and delighted. They shared many photos and videos of the rare phenomenon on social media. Many people took advantage of the opportunity to experience the feeling of skiing on the road.

People in Saudi Arabia frolic in the snow.

However, drivers seemed less confident navigating the slippery roads, with many cars having to stop or pull over. Instead of continuing to drive, they played in the snow or built snowmen representing their favorite football clubs.

According to VNE