RARE SIGHTS/ For the first time in history, it snows in the desert of Saudi Arabia! (PHOTO)

Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region experienced its first recorded snowfall, transforming the desert landscape into a winter wonderland.

This unprecedented meteorological event follows a week of intense rainfall and hailstorms across the Saudi Kingdom.

The National Meteorological Center of the United Arab Emirates attributes this unique weather to a low pressure system from the Arabian Sea extending into Oman.

This system introduced moisture-laden air into an area traditionally characterized by extreme drought, resulting in unusual rainfall.

While snowfall in Saudi Arabia is extremely rare, it is not without precedent in desert regions around the world.

Climatologists suggest that such atypical weather events may increase in frequency due to changing atmospheric conditions associated with global climate change.

Earlier this week, South Africa saw snow in November for the first time in 85 years.

Typical temperatures of the area in early November average 17ºC.

Due to its dry desert climate, the area receives an average of only 1.2 cm of rainfall per month.

Saudi Arabia's Weather Department has issued advisories warning of continued severe weather in the coming days.

Further storms, heavy rain and strong regional winds are forecast.

Officials urge residents to exercise caution and prepare for disruptions to daily activities.